2007 Jaguar XK8 vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jaguar XK8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jaguar XK8 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS (507 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 2007 Jaguar XK8. (295 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2007 Jaguar XK8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 175 kg more than 2007 Jaguar XK8. 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar XK8. (411 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar XK8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XK8 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | XK8 | CLS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 507 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4917 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
