2008 Jaguar XK8 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, both 2008 Jaguar XK8 and 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL (511 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar XK8. (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar XK8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 325 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XK8. 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 Mercedes-Benz SL (720 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XK8. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XK8.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jaguar XK8 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | XK8 | SL |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 5439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 511 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 720 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 80 L |