2002 Jaguar XJ6 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Jaguar XJ6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Jaguar XJ6 would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK (355 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2002 Jaguar XJ6. (240 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 2002 Jaguar XJ6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 305 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK (510 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar XJ6. (300 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar XJ6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jaguar XJ6 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | XJ6 | SLK |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.3 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |
