Car comparison

BMW 5 Series (E60) 540ivsJaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 5 Series (E60)

540i

306 hp4000 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2007
VS

Jaguar XJ (X350)

4.2 V8 32V

300 hp4196 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2006

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V

  • Highest torque
    411 Nm
    303 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,615 kg
    3,560 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    186 hp/t
    139 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.0 L/100 km
    14.7 mpg US
    17.7 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series (E60)540iJaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
Power
306hp228kW
300hp224kW
Torque
390Nm288lb-ft
411Nm303lb-ft
Curb weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,615kg3,560lb
Gross weight
2,210kg4,872lb
2,200kg4,850lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
63.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
67.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
20.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
16L/100 km14.7mpg US17.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
185hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
780km485mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,000cc244cu in
4,196cc256cu in
Length
4,841mm191in
5,090mm200in
Width
1,846mm73in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,448mm57in
Wheelbase
2,888mm114in
3,034mm119in
Front track
1,558mm61in
1,556mm61in
Rear track
1,582mm62in
1,546mm61in
Trunk volume-
470L
Max trunk volume
520L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
85L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 5 Series (E60) 540iJaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32VPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series (E60)540i6,300 rpm3,500 rpm6,550 rpm
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V6,000 rpm4,100 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series (E60)540iJaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 s
20.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
168 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E60)540i
306 hp
228 kW
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
300 hp
224 kW

BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i has 6 hp more than Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V.

The biggest power difference is between Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V and BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E60)540i
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
411 Nm
303 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E60)540i
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
1,615 kg
3,560 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E60)540i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E60)540i6.2 s
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V6.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i and Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V: 0.4 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E60)540i
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series (E60)540i
306 hp
228 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
300 hp
224 kW
6.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW5 Series (E60)540i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,841 mm
190.6 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
JaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
5,090 mm
200.4 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series (E60)540iJaguarXJ (X350)4.2 V8 32V
Power
306 hp
228 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
411 Nm
303 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
Fuel consumption
-
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,841 mm
190.6 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
5,090 mm
200.4 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 in
Range score
-
780 km
485 mi
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleJaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V
Consumption10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.70 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,861 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Jaguar XJ (X350) 4.2 V8 32V

  • Has 21 Nm more
  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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