2009 BMW 635 vs. 2012 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XJ is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 635. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 635 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XJ (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 2009 BMW 635. (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 635.
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 (580 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Jaguar XJ. (574 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 635 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 635 | 2012 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 635 | XJ |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5127 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3032 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |
