2004 Jaguar Concept Eight vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2004 Jaguar Concept Eight is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL (493 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2004 Jaguar Concept Eight. (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2004 Jaguar Concept Eight.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL (800 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Jaguar Concept Eight. (553 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Jaguar Concept Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Jaguar Concept Eight | 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Concept Eight | SL |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 553 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 87 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2570 mm |
