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, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1948 Jaguar XK. (160 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1948 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1948 Jaguar XK. 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, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 (271 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Jaguar XK. (264 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Jaguar XK.
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 | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |