2006 Jaguar XJ vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (494 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2006 Jaguar XJ. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2006 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 181 kg more than 2006 Jaguar XJ. 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (700 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jaguar XJ. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jaguar XJ | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | XJ | CL |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 494 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 194 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 88 L |
