2008 Jaguar XK vs. 2011 Maybach 62
To start off, 2011 Maybach 62 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Maybach 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Maybach 62 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar XK. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Maybach 62 weights approximately 1166 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XK. 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, 2011 Maybach 62 (899 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 479 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XK. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jaguar XK | 2011 Maybach 62 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Maybach |
| Model | XK | 62 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 899 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 2876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 6165 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3828 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 110 L |
