2005 Jaguar XK vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz E. (201 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 130 kg more than 2005 Jaguar XK.
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 E (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar XK. (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jaguar XK | 2012 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | XK | E |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 2143 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 16.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1700 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
