2012 Jaguar XF vs. 2009 BMW 545
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XF is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 545 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XF (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2009 BMW 545. (328 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 545. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XF weights approximately 140 kg more than 2009 BMW 545. 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, 2012 Jaguar XF (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 545. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 545.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Jaguar XF | 2009 BMW 545 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | XF | 545 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4961 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1461 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2908 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
