2008 Jaguar XKR vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, both 2008 Jaguar XKR and 2008 Mercedes-Benz G were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XKR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XKR (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz G. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz G weights approximately 1 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XKR.
Because 2008 Mercedes-Benz G is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Jaguar XKR. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz G will offer significantly more control. 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, both vehicles can yield 560 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2008 Jaguar XKR | 2008 Mercedes-Benz G | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | XKR | G |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 560 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1689 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 96 L |