2006 Jaguar XK8 vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Jaguar XK8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Jaguar XK8 would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2006 Jaguar XK8. (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2006 Jaguar XK8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 100 kg more than 2006 Jaguar XK8. 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jaguar XK8. (411 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jaguar XK8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jaguar XK8 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | XK8 | CLS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 294 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4917 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
