2007 Jaguar XJ vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK

To start off, both 2007 Jaguar XJ and 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK 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 72 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (228 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK.

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 Jaguar XJ (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (300 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. 2007 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK has manual transmission. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Jaguar XJ 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK
Make Jaguar Mercedes-Benz
Model XJ SLK
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Sedan Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4196 cc 2996 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 228 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6100 RPM
Torque 420 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 4100 RPM 2700 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 5220 mm 4090 mm
Vehicle Width 1950 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 3170 mm 2440 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 8.9 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.2 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.4 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 85 L 70 L


 

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