1948 Jaguar XK vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Jaguar XK (180 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. (172 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1948 Jaguar XK.
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, 1948 Jaguar XK (275 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. (255 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Jaguar XK | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | XK | 300 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 85 L |