2011 Jaguar XF vs. 2006 BMW 320
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XF is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 320 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jaguar XF (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2006 BMW 320. (168 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jaguar XF weights approximately 230 kg more than 2006 BMW 320. 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, 2011 Jaguar XF (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Jaguar XF | 2006 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | XF | 320 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4961 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1461 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2908 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
