2010 Jaguar XF vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Jaguar XF. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Jaguar XF would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jaguar XF (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL. (432 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 267 kg more than 2010 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL (700 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Jaguar XF. (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Jaguar XF.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Jaguar XF | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | XF | CL |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 4663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 432 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 624 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1953 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4961 mm | 5095 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1461 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2908 mm | 2954 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |