2007 Jaguar XJ vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, 2010 BMW 325 is newer by 3 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 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJ (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2010 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 339 kg more than 2010 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 325. (271 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XJ | 2010 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | XJ | 325 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1659 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 63 L |
