2008 BMW 120 vs. 2010 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XJ is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 120 would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jaguar XJ (297 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2008 BMW 120. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 120.
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, 2008 BMW 120 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Jaguar XJ. (310 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 120 | 2010 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 120 | XJ |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 194 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 85 L |
