2007 Jaguar XK8 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2007 Jaguar XK8 and 2007 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (362 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2007 Jaguar XK8. (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2007 Jaguar XK8.
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 Mercedes-Benz C (510 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar XK8. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar XK8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XK8 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | XK8 | C |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 62 L |
