2009 BMW 135 vs. 2007 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Jaguar XJ. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 2007 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 364 kg more than 2009 BMW 135.
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, 2007 Jaguar XJ (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 135. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 135.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 135 | 2007 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 135 | XJ |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 189 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 2110 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 85 L |