2008 Jaguar XJR vs. 2012 BMW 730
To start off, 2012 BMW 730 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Jaguar XJR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Jaguar XJR would be higher. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 730 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2008 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, 2012 BMW 730 (540 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XJR. (505 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XJR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jaguar XJR | 2012 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | XJR | 730 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 244 HP |
| Torque | 505 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
| 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 | 1845 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1902 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.6 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 82 L |
