2009 BMW 128 vs. 2005 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2009 BMW 128 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Jaguar S-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jaguar S-Type would be higher. At 4,235 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar S-Type (294 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2009 BMW 128. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 210 kg more than 2009 BMW 128. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Jaguar S-Type (411 Nm) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 128. (271 Nm). This means 2005 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 128 | 2005 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 128 | S-Type |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4235 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 294 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |
