2007 Jaguar XJ8 vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 6 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (439 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 2007 Jaguar XJ8. (255 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 2007 Jaguar XJ8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 536 kg more than 2007 Jaguar XJ8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW 5 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Jaguar XJ8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar XJ8. (335 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar XJ8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XJ8 | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | XJ8 | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3555 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2132 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1559 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |
