2009 Jaguar XF vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2009 Jaguar XF and 2009 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XF (410 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 988 kg more than 2009 Jaguar XF.
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, 2009 Jaguar XF (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (240 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Jaguar XF | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | XF | C |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 1796 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 410 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 560 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1842 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.6 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |