2002 Jaguar XK vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz R is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz R. (210 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz R weights approximately 740 kg more than 2002 Jaguar XK.
Because 2010 Mercedes-Benz R is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Jaguar XK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz R will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz R (542 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar XK. (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jaguar XK | 2010 Mercedes-Benz R | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | XK | R |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5156 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1958 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1661 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3216 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
