Jaguar XKR 2006 vs Mercedes CL 2006
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 4.2 Petrol | 5.5 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 420 HP | 388 HP | |
Torque: | 560 NM | 530 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 5.4 seconds | |
Jaguar XKR is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar XKR engine produces 32 HP more power than Mercedes CL, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Mercedes CL. Thanks to more power Jaguar XKR reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.6 | 12.1 | |
Jaguar XKR consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CL, which means that by driving the Jaguar XKR over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 90 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
750 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
Mercedes CL gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes CL engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 3 years | 10 years | |
Engine spread: | Used also on Jaguar XK | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes G klase | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CL might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
The Mercedes CL engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.79 m | 5.06 m | |
Width: | 2.07 m | 1.87 m | |
Height: | 1.32 m | 1.42 m | |
Jaguar XKR is 27 cm shorter than the Mercedes CL, 20 cm wider, while the height of Jaguar XKR is 10 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 490 litres | |
Mercedes CL has more luggage space. Jaguar XKR has 190 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CL. | |||
Turning diameter: | no data | 11.5 meters | |
Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`510 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | no data | no data | |
Average price (€): | 23 200 | 16 000 | |
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