1989 Jaguar XJR vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, both 1989 Jaguar XJR and 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,996 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJR (318 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300. (231 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 312 kg more than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300. 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, 1989 Jaguar XJR (476 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300. (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300. 1989 Jaguar XJR has automatic transmission and 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 has manual transmission. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Jaguar XJR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Jaguar XJR | 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | XJR | 300 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5996 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 318 HP | 231 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 476 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 88.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2810 mm |
