2009 Jaguar XK vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2009 Jaguar XK and 2009 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XK (410 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz S. (382 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 1210 kg more than 2009 Jaguar XK.
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 XK (560 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz S. (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Jaguar XK | 2009 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | XK | S |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 410 HP | 382 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 560 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 88 L |