2009 Jaguar XF vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Jaguar XF. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Jaguar XF would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XF (420 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2012 BMW 640. (311 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 640.
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, 2012 BMW 640 (630 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jaguar XF. (560 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jaguar XF.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Jaguar XF | 2012 BMW 640 | |
Make | Jaguar | BMW |
Model | XF | 640 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 560 Nm | 630 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4894 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1894 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1369 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2855 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |