Mercedes CL 2010 vs Jaguar XK 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.5 Petrol | 5.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 517 HP | 385 HP | |
| Torque: | 830 NM | 515 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 seconds | 5.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes CL is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CL engine produces 132 HP more power than Jaguar XK, whereas torque is 315 NM more than Jaguar XK. Thanks to more power Mercedes CL reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.3 | 11.2 | |
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The Jaguar XK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CL consumes 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar XK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CL could require 465 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| Ground clearance: | 127 mm (5 inches) | 100 mm (3.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mercedes CL can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mercedes CL version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 560'000 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 Jaguar XK engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes S klase, Mercedes SL | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jaguar XJ, Jaguar XF | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| 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: | 5.07 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 2.03 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.32 m | |
| Mercedes CL is 27 cm longer than the Jaguar XK, 16 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CL is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 300 litres | |
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Mercedes CL has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CL has 190 litres more trunk space than the Jaguar XK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CL is 0.6 metres more than that of the Jaguar XK, which means Mercedes CL can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`620 | 2`075 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 200 | no data | |
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