2007 Jaguar XJ vs. 2009 BMW 545
To start off, 2009 BMW 545 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJ (400 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2009 BMW 545. (328 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 545. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 545 weights approximately 316 kg more than 2007 Jaguar XJ.
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 (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 545. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 545.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XJ | 2009 BMW 545 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | XJ | 545 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1659 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 70 L |
