2007 Jaguar XJ vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 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, both vehicles can yield 300 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XJ | 2012 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | XJ | 535 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |
