2007 Jaguar XK8 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, both 2007 Jaguar XK8 and 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XK8 (295 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 355 kg more than 2007 Jaguar XK8.
Because 2007 Jaguar XK8 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Jaguar XK8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 XK8 (411 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XK8 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | XK8 | Viano |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 79 L |
