2008 BMW 750 vs. 2002 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 2008 BMW 750 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Jaguar XJR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Jaguar XJR would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XJR (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2008 BMW 750. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 750 weights approximately 390 kg more than 2002 Jaguar XJR.
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, 2002 Jaguar XJR (525 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 750. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 750 | 2002 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 750 | XJR |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 18.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 85 L |
