2007 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2012 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XJ is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XJ (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 702 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. 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, 2012 Jaguar XJ (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (300 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | 2012 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Jaguar |
| Model | C | XJ |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5127 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3032 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 82 L |
