2009 BMW 635 vs. 2007 Jaguar XJ8
To start off, 2009 BMW 635 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jaguar XJ8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jaguar XJ8 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XJ8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 BMW 635. (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 635. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 635 weights approximately 110 kg more than 2007 Jaguar XJ8.
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, 2009 BMW 635 (581 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar XJ8. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 635 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar XJ8.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 635 | 2007 Jaguar XJ8 | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 635 | XJ8 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 581 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2110 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |