2009 BMW 730 vs. 2008 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2009 BMW 730 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XJ (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2009 BMW 730. (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 730 weights approximately 181 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XJ.
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 730 (540 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XJ. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 730 | 2008 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 730 | XJ |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 194 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2110 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 85 L |
