2007 Jaguar XJ vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 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 (400 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2012 BMW 640. (311 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 640. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 640 weights approximately 131 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, 2012 BMW 640 (630 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar XJ. (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XJ | 2012 BMW 640 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | XJ | 640 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 5.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1659 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 70 L |
