Mercedes CL 2010 vs Jaguar XK 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.5 Petrol | 5.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 544 HP | 550 HP | |
| Torque: | 800 NM | 680 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.5 seconds | 4.4 seconds | |
| Mercedes CL engine produces 6 HP less power than Jaguar XK, but torque is 120 NM more than Jaguar XK. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CL reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 12.3 | |
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The Mercedes CL is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CL consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar XK, which means that by driving the Mercedes CL over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 810 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 131 mm (5.2 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: | 350'000 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 XK engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes G klase, Mercedes CLS | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Jaguar XKR, 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. | |||
| 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 XK, 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 XK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CL is 0.9 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`585 | 2`145 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 600 | no data | |
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