2008 Jaguar XJR vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, both 2008 Jaguar XJR and 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 CLK (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XJR. (505 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XJR.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jaguar XJR | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | XJR | CLK |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 5461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 382 HP |
Torque | 505 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 62 L |