2005 Jaguar XJ vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL is newer by 7 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 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XJ (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL. (210 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 814 kg more than 2005 Jaguar XJ.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Jaguar XJ. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL (542 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar XJ. (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jaguar XJ | 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | XJ | GL |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 294 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 2500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1839 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3076 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 100 L |
