Jaguar XK 2009 vs Mercedes CLS 2008
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 5.0 (petrol) | 3.0 - 6.2 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Mercedes CLS is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 385 - 510 HP | 224 - 514 HP | |
| Torque: | 515 - 625 NM | 365 - 630 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.8 - 5.5 seconds | 4.5 - 7.7 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 - 12.3 | 7.6 - 14.5 | |
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Jaguar XK petrol engines consumes on average 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes CLS. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 100 mm (3.9 inches) | 114 mm (4.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mercedes CLS 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 2.03 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.43 m | |
| Jaguar XK is 13 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLS, 16 cm wider, while the height of Jaguar XK is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 505 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage space. Jaguar XK has 205 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar XK is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`110 | ~ 2`272 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 8800 | |
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