2011 BMW 530 vs. 2013 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XF is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 BMW 530 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XF (464 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 2011 BMW 530. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 530.
Because 2013 Jaguar XF is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 530. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XF will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 BMW 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Jaguar XF. (450 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Jaguar XF.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 530 | 2013 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 530 | XF |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 464 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4907 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2053 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1462 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2968 mm | 2909 mm |
