2002 Jaguar XJR vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Jaguar XJR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Jaguar XJR would be higher. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XJR (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL. (383 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 330 kg more than 2002 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (531 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar XJR. (525 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar XJR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jaguar XJR | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | XJR | CL |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 5461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 383 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 90.5 mm |
| 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 | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 90 L |
