1991 Jaguar XJ6 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Jaguar XJ6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Jaguar XJ6 would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS (402 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1991 Jaguar XJ6. (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1991 Jaguar XJ6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS (600 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Jaguar XJ6. (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Jaguar XJ6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Jaguar XJ6 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | XJ6 | CLS |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 402 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2875 mm |
