2007 Jaguar XJ vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C

To start off, both 2007 Jaguar XJ and 2007 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJ (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (221 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 3 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. 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 C (510 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar XJ. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar XJ.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Jaguar XJ 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
Make Jaguar Mercedes-Benz
Model XJ C
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Sedan Station Wagon
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 300 HP 221 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 420 Nm 510 Nm
Torque RPM 4100 RPM 1400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 83 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.3 mm 92 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 17.7:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1659 kg 1656 kg
Vehicle Length 5220 mm 4550 mm
Vehicle Width 1950 mm 1470 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase Size 3170 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.4 L/100km 7.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 85 L 62 L


 

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