2007 Jaguar XJ vs. 2006 BMW 525
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJ is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 525 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJ (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2006 BMW 525. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 525.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Jaguar XJ (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 525. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XJ | 2006 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | XJ | 525 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |
