1998 Jaguar XJ8 vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Jaguar XJ8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Jaguar XJ8 would be higher. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL (315 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1998 Jaguar XJ8. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1998 Jaguar XJ8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 256 kg more than 1998 Jaguar XJ8. 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, 1998 Jaguar XJ8 (525 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL. (471 Nm). This means 1998 Jaguar XJ8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Jaguar XJ8 | 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | XJ8 | CL |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3981 cc | 4966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 471 Nm |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 2046 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 88 L |
