2008 Jaguar XJR vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XJR is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL would be higher. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XJR (400 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL. (382 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Jaguar XJR (561 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL. (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jaguar XJR | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | XJR | CL |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 5461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 561 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 90 L |
