2008 BMW 735 vs. 2005 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2008 BMW 735 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 3,600 cc, 2008 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 735 weights approximately 390 kg more than 2005 Jaguar XJ.
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 735 (360 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar XJ. (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 735 | 2005 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 735 | XJ |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2966 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 241 HP |
Torque | 360 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3170 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 85 L |