2007 Jaguar XJR 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 XJR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jaguar XJR would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 149 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
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 XJR (542 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Jaguar XJR | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | XJR | C |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2597 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 68.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 9.5 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 | 1734 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 62 L |