1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 7,291 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (518 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 250 kg more than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. 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 Mercedes-Benz SL (766 Nm) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. (394 Nm). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas | 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Vanden Plas | SL |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 7291 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 766 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2520 mm |
