2002 Jaguar XK vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 10 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 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL (432 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2002 Jaguar XK. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2002 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 650 kg more than 2002 Jaguar XK. 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL (700 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar XK. (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Jaguar XK | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | XK | CL |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 4663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 432 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5095 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2954 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 90 L |