1985 Jaguar XJS vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1985 Jaguar XJS. (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1985 Jaguar XJS.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Jaguar XJS. (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Jaguar XJS. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 1985 Jaguar XJS has manual transmission. 1985 Jaguar XJS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Jaguar XJS | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | XJS | CL |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3590 cc | 5461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.1 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2960 mm |
