Jaguar XK 2009 vs Mercedes CLS 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.0 Petrol | 4.7 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 510 HP | 408 HP | |
| Torque: | 625 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.8 seconds | 5.2 seconds | |
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Jaguar XK is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar XK engine produces 102 HP more power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Mercedes CLS. Thanks to more power Jaguar XK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.3 | 9.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 15.0 l/100km | 12.7 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Jaguar XK consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jaguar XK could require 405 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Jaguar XK consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 460 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CLS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 2.03 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.42 m | |
| Jaguar XK is 15 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLS, 15 cm wider, while the height of Jaguar XK is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 520 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage space. Jaguar XK has 220 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. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`145 | 2`425 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 16 000 | |
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