2010 Jaguar XF vs. 2012 BMW 320
To start off, 2012 BMW 320 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Jaguar XF. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Jaguar XF would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jaguar XF (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 2012 BMW 320. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 320.
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, 2010 Jaguar XF (574 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 320. (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 320. 2010 Jaguar XF has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Jaguar XF will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Jaguar XF | 2012 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | XF | 320 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 470 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 574 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4961 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1461 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2908 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 57 L |
