1998 Jaguar XJR vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Jaguar XJR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Jaguar XJR would be higher. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XJR (370 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (188 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 468 kg more than 1998 Jaguar XJR.
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 XJR (525 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Jaguar XJR | 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | XJR | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 2305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5906 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2024 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2446 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3665 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 100 L |
