2007 Jaguar XJR vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 4 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 2007 Jaguar XJR. (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2007 Jaguar XJR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 332 kg more than 2007 Jaguar XJR. 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL (999 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 457 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar XJR. (542 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar XJR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XJR | 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | XJR | SL |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 2066 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4592 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1298 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |
