2005 Jaguar XJ vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 3,555 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 94 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
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 C (340 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar XJ. (335 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar XJ. 2005 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 2008 Mercedes-Benz C has manual transmission. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Jaguar XJ | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | XJ | C |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3555 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 335 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 88.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 62 L |