2008 Jaguar XJ vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, both 2008 Jaguar XJ and 2008 Mercedes-Benz R were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XJ (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz R. (188 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz R weights approximately 511 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XJ.
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 R (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XJ. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jaguar XJ | 2008 Mercedes-Benz R | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | XJ | R |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4200 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 194 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 2195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |