1993 Jaguar XJ220 vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Jaguar XJ220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Jaguar XJ220 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1993 Jaguar XJ220. (542 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1993 Jaguar XJ220.
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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL (999 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Jaguar XJ220. (642 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Jaguar XJ220. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 1993 Jaguar XJ220 has manual transmission. 1993 Jaguar XJ220 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Jaguar XJ220 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | XJ220 | CL |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 542 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 642 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Height | 340 mm | 1417 mm |
