2006 Jaguar XK vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, both 2006 Jaguar XK 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 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar XK (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (222 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jaguar XK weights approximately 118 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK. 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK (510 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jaguar XK. (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Jaguar XK | 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | XK | CLK |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 294 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 411 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 242 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1848 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 62 L |