Mercedes CL 2010 vs Jaguar XKR 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.5 Petrol | 5.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 517 HP | 510 HP | |
| Torque: | 830 NM | 625 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 seconds | 4.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes CL is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CL engine produces 7 HP more power than Jaguar XKR, whereas torque is 205 NM more than Jaguar XKR. Thanks to more power Mercedes CL reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.3 | 12.3 | |
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The Jaguar XKR is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CL consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar XKR, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CL could require 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes CL gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 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 Jaguar XKR engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes S klase, Mercedes SL | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Jaguar XK, Jaguar XJ, Jaguar F-Type, Jaguar XF, Jaguar F-Pace | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Jaguar XKR 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 | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.32 m | |
| Mercedes CL is 27 cm longer than the Jaguar XKR, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CL is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 330 litres | |
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Mercedes CL has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CL has 160 litres more trunk space than the Jaguar XKR. | |||
| 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 XKR, which means Mercedes CL can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`620 | 2`145 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | no data | |
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