1996 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2010 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XF is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 5,956 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL (375 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2010 Jaguar XF. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2010 Jaguar XF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 228 kg more than 2010 Jaguar XF. 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, 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL (580 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Jaguar XF. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Jaguar XF.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL | 2010 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Jaguar |
| Model | SL | XF |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5956 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2050 kg | 1822 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2908 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
