1994 Jaguar XJS vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1994 Jaguar XJS. (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 1994 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 275 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
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, 1994 Jaguar XJS (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (299 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Jaguar XJS | 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | XJS | SLK |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4102 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1788 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1298 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2431 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
