2009 Jaguar XF vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, both 2009 Jaguar XF and 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS 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 Mercedes-Benz CLS (475 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2009 Jaguar XF. (410 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2009 Jaguar XF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jaguar XF weights approximately 112 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
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 Mercedes-Benz CLS (630 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jaguar XF. (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jaguar XF.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Jaguar XF | 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | XF | CLS |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 410 HP | 475 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 560 Nm | 630 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1842 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.6 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |