2008 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Jaguar XJ

To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 1 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 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330.

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 XJ (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 330.

Compare all specifications:

2008 BMW 330 2007 Jaguar XJ
Make BMW Jaguar
Model 330 XJ
Year Released 2008 2007
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2996 cc 4196 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 260 HP 300 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 420 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 4100 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 90.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.7:1 11.0:1
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 Length 4530 mm 5100 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1950 mm
Vehicle Height 1820 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 3040 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.2 L/100km 11.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 85 L