2008 Jaguar XF vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, both 2008 Jaguar XF and 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK (355 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar XF. (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar XF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XF weights approximately 209 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK (510 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XF. (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XF.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jaguar XF | 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | XF | SLK |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
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 | 294 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 411 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1749 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 70 L |