2008 Jaguar XJR vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2008 Jaguar XJR and 2008 Mercedes-Benz S 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 S is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 141 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XJR.
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 S (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XJR. (505 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz S 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 S | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | XJR | S |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| 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 | 383 HP |
| Torque | 505 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1986 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.6 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 90 L |
