2008 BMW 523 vs. 2012 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XK is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 523. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 523 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XK (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 2008 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XK weights approximately 300 kg more than 2008 BMW 523. 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, 2012 Jaguar XK (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 523 | 2012 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 523 | XK |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4793 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1321 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
