2008 Jaguar XF vs. 2012 BMW 528
To start off, 2012 BMW 528 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Jaguar XF. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Jaguar XF would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 528 (240 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar XF. (204 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar XF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XF weights approximately 41 kg more than 2012 BMW 528.
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 Jaguar XF (436 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 528. (352 Nm @ 1250 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jaguar XF | 2012 BMW 528 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | XF | 528 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 436 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1771 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 70 L |
