2008 BMW 735 vs. 2011 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XK is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 735. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 735 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jaguar XK (385 HP) has 117 more horse power than 2008 BMW 735. (268 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 735. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 735 weights approximately 195 kg more than 2011 Jaguar XK.
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, 2011 Jaguar XK (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 735. (360 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2011 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 735.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 735 | 2011 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 735 | XK |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3598 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 385 HP |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4793 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1328 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 61 L |
