2001 Jaguar XJ vs. 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL (493 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 2001 Jaguar XJ. (240 HP @ 6350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2001 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 245 kg more than 2001 Jaguar XJ. 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, 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL (700 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Jaguar XJ. (317 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Jaguar XJ | 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | XJ | SL |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3248 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2570 mm |
