2011 Jaguar XK vs. 2007 BMW 525
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XK is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 525 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jaguar XK (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 2007 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jaguar XK weights approximately 520 kg more than 2007 BMW 525. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 BMW 525 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Jaguar XK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 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 Jaguar XK (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2011 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Jaguar XK | 2007 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | XK | 525 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 624 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4793 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1892 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1321 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |
