2007 Jaguar XJ vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 5 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 157 more horse power than 2012 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 118.
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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XJ | 2012 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | XJ | 118 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.9 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 51 L |
