2008 Jaguar XK vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, both 2008 Jaguar XK 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 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XK (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XK weights approximately 195 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Jaguar XK (421 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jaguar XK | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | XK | CLK |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4200 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 421 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |