2002 Jaguar XJR vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, both 2002 Jaguar XJR and 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XJR (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (342 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 45 kg more than 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK. 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, 2002 Jaguar XJR (525 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (520 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Jaguar XJR | 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | XJR | CLK |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 5439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 342 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 62 L |