2007 Jaguar XJ8 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jaguar XJ8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jaguar XJ8 would be higher. At 5,439 cc, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 500 kg more than 2007 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (510 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar XJ8. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar XJ8.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Jaguar XJ8 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | XJ8 | C |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 5439 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 420 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 2115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 62 L |