2008 Jaguar XF vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Jaguar XF. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Jaguar XF would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 364 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XF.
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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL (900 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 464 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XF. (436 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XF. 2008 Jaguar XF has automatic transmission and 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL has manual transmission. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Jaguar XF will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Jaguar XF | 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | XF | CL |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 5500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 436 Nm | 900 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1771 kg | 2135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5106 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2139 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1426 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2955 mm |