2009 Jaguar XK vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, both 2009 Jaguar XK 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 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS (507 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2009 Jaguar XK. (410 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2009 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jaguar XK weights approximately 460 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 (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jaguar XK. (560 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Jaguar XK | 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | XK | CLS |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 6208 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 410 HP | 507 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 560 Nm | 631 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 80 L |