Jaguar XJL vs BMW 750Li

Looking to compare the Jaguar XJ with the BMW 750Li? We have saved you the time and trouble and reviewed them both. Of course we are biased towards the most dynamic Jaguar ever built, but see for yourself what The Wall Street Journal called "The Hottest Cat on the Road" and make your own determination.

2011 Jaguar XJ standard equipment:

•  385 hp direction injection 5.0L AJ-V8 Gen III naturally aspirated engine cover 0-60 mph in just 5.4 seconds.

•  6-speed automatic transmission with Jaguar Sequential Shift™ (provides the choice of Drive, Sport Automatic or Manual gearshift modes, with one touch paddles mounted behind the steering wheel to control gear changes up and down manually) and Jaguar Drive Selector™

• Adaptive Dynamics provides the optimum balance between low speed ride comfort and high speed handling precision, analyzing body movement, steering and road wheel inputs up to 500 times a second and continuously adjusting the suspension settings through electronically controlled dampers.

• Jaguar 600W premium sound system, Hard Disk Drive and Media Hub. The Media Hub allows various devices to be connected to the car, whether wirelessly via the Bluetooth 2.0 audio streaming or through the Front Media Interface for audio and video. Located in the center console storage box, a docking panel includes a 3.5mm auxiliary jack plug socket, a 12-volt power supply, plus two USB connectors that allow connectivity with a wide range of USB devices. The dock is compatible with all iPods® from Generation 3, iPod® Mini to the latest photo iPods®.iPod® is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. registered in the U.S. and other countries. It will also support any USB mass-storage device such as a pen driver or memory stick, and MP3 players with USB connectivity. Full function control of iPod® or MP3 is available through the HD Touch-screen menus enabling easy search by artist, album title or song title, genre and playlists.
• 16/12 way Softgrain leather heated and cooled front seats and heated rear seats. Massaging front seats optional with Luxury Package or on any XJL.
• Full color HD Touch-screen with Navigation system

• Virtual Instruments 12.3 inch screen with TFT (Thin Film Transistor) technology that replaces a traditional instrument cluster. Virtual information display to include speed, rpm, distance, trip computer functionality and key information for navigation, audio, phone - includes normal, Winter and Dynamic mode displays.
• Interactive Voice uses ‘Say What You See’ technology to guide the user to the correct commands. Voice control of audio, automatic climate control, Bluetooth® v2.0 connectivity, navigation, and Touch-screen displays with note pad facility. When in operation, as well as audible prompts, all commands appear in the Virtual Instruments.
• Jaguar is proud to introduce the Jaguar Platinum Coverage* program. It is as much a part of our cars as stunning design and exhilarating performance.
• Jaguar Platinum Coverage offers best-in-class coverage for all new 2011 Jaguar cars. For 5 years or 50,000 miles, you will enjoy the exhilarating luxury of our 2011 cars, with complimentary scheduled maintenance, no-cost replacement of wear and tear items, 5/50 new vehicle limited warranty, and 24/7 roadside assistance.
  Scheduled Maintenance: $0
  Oil Changes: $0
  Filters: $0
  Brake Pads: $0
  Brake Discs: $0
  Brake Fluid: $0
  Wiper Blade Inserts: $0
  
  *Jaguar Platinum Coverage includes all factory recommended scheduled maintenance for five years or 50,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Wear and tear items are limited to brake pads, brake discs, brake fluid changes and wiper blade inserts based on factory specified wear limits or intervals. All work must be performed by an authorized Jaguar dealer. For complete details on Jaguar Platinum Coverage, including warranty and maintenance coverage and exclusions, please visit your local Jaguar dealer.

 

BMW 750 Li:

• The all-new 7 Series runs with the unrivaled performance of a 4.4-liter TwinPower-Turbocharged engine. With an authoritative 400hp and 450 lb-ft of torque, the V-8 engine is indeed state-of-the-art.

• When we decided to completely redesign the front suspension, it wasn’t just for utility. It was for versatility as well. Customizing each ride to the road, the 7 Series allows you to match the driving mode (COMFORT, NORMAL, SPORT, and SPORT+) to the road conditions to make your trip more pleasurable than ever. In addition, the 7 Series is now outfitted with aluminum axles and steel-sprung suspension. This pairing allows for fine-tunings that yield a more engaging ride with more controlled handling.
• All information, entertainment and comfort features are controlled via the iDrive system featuring a larger, 10.25-inch, high-resolution display; more intuitive controls; and four direct-entry buttons for accessing radio, CD, telephone, and navigational features. Furthermore, the integrated Hard Disk Drive offers an ample 12 GB of storage for importing your favorite music from CDs, MP3 players, or USB sticks. Compared with its competitors, the 7 Series iDrive offers superior ergonomics with a high-mounted display and center console controller. All this ensures drivers’ eyes stay on the road, not on the screen or controls.

• When the ignition is off and the doors are closed, the only hint of the advanced technologies and entertainment systems along the smooth, black panel are the raised chrome gauge rings and needles. When the door is opened, the gap at the bottom of the chrome rings fills in graphically, and the dials and other displays begin to become visible. Once the engine is started, the black panel instantly comes to life. Where before the display’s borders were ambiguous, now the screen is clear, displaying onboard information and controls with intensified clarity. At night, the instrument panel displays change color from white to BMW amber.
• Now, not only does your vehicle store directions to your favorite locations, it can access the soundtrack to the drive. The 7 Series is equipped with a 80GB hard drive, storing an Electronic Owner’s Manual, navigation system, saved maps, and entertainment server capable of uploading your music, photos, and files from the CD and DVD reader or USB port.
• Optional BMW Night Vision allows drivers to see animals and pedestrians over 900 feet (or 300 meters) ahead—in the dark. Utilizing infrared technology from the vehicle’s built-in, front camera, the 7 Series displays potential road hazards on the navigation system monitor so that drivers might avoid them well before they are visible to the naked eye. In the 7 Series, Night Vision Pedestrian Detection technology distinguishes between animals and humans and alerts the driver accordingly. At a closer range, it identifies their position and the direction in which they are moving. If a pedestrian approaches or crosses the road, thermal imaging technology alerts a 7 Series system to display a symbol in the control panel and, if equipped, on the Head-Up Display.

• With BMW you get a well-equipped model along with our no-cost maintenance program - and with many models, our no-cost BMW Assist™ Safety Plan - for the first four years or 50,000 miles. Not to mention a selection of vehicles that consistently receive top honors from the automotive press.

As evident booth vehciles offer the the highest qualities of booth power and luxury. As a consumer in the market for a high end luxury sedan you can not go wrong with either car, both stand out as the preeminent standards of their class, the descrpencies lie in the price and warranty. The two vehicles reveiwed above the Jaguar is on average $10,000 less and comes with a far superior warranty and a 5 year/50,000 mile no cost maintanence package that will save you thousands of dollars over the life of the warranty. So the question becomes do you want to blend in with the crowd or stand out and spend less for more. Contact us today to schedule your test drive (415) 776-7700.