2010 Jaguar XF vs. 2012 BMW 520
To start off, 2012 BMW 520 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 (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 328 more horse power than 2012 BMW 520. (182 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jaguar XF weights approximately 283 kg more than 2012 BMW 520. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 520. (270 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Jaguar XF | 2012 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | XF | 520 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 624 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1953 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4961 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1461 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2908 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
