2010 Jaguar XK vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jaguar XK (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (188 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 1107 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Jaguar XK (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2010 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Jaguar XK | 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | XK | Sprinter |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1696 kg | 2803 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4793 mm | 6939 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1892 mm | 2024 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1328 mm | 2731 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 4326 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 100 L |