2007 Jaguar XJR vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK is newer by 2 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 6,208 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK (877 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 477 more horse power than 2007 Jaguar XJR. (400 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 2007 Jaguar XJR.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK (630 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar XJR. (554 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar XJR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XJR | 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | XJR | CLK |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 6208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 877 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 554 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |
