2007 Jaguar XJ8 vs. 2009 BMW 318
To start off, 2009 BMW 318 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jaguar XJ8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jaguar XJ8 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XJ8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2009 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar XJ8 weights approximately 240 kg more than 2009 BMW 318. 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 XJ8 (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 318. (201 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJ8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XJ8 | 2009 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | XJ8 | 318 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| 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 | 302 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 63 L |
