2006 Jaguar XJ8 vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, both 2006 Jaguar XJ8 and 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,555 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jaguar XJ8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar XJ8 (254 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar XJ8 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 6 kg more than 2006 Jaguar XJ8.
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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jaguar XJ8. (335 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jaguar XJ8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jaguar XJ8 | 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | XJ8 | CLK |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| 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 | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 62 L |
