2007 Jaguar XJ8 vs. 2011 BMW 528
To start off, 2011 BMW 528 is newer by 4 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 (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2011 BMW 528. (240 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 528 weights approximately 91 kg more than 2007 Jaguar XJ8.
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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 528. (311 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJ8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XJ8 | 2011 BMW 528 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | XJ8 | 528 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1639 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1859 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2969 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.9 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |
