2008 BMW 540 vs. 2009 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2009 Jaguar XJ is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 540 would be higher. At 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jaguar XJ. (310 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jaguar XJ. 2009 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 540 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 540 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 540 | 2009 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 540 | XJ |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4200 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 297 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 194 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |