Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8vsJaguar XJS Coupe 6.0

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz CL (C140)

CL 500 V8

320 hp4973 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1996-1998
VS

Jaguar XJS Coupe

6.0

318 hp5994 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1991-1994

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    470 Nm
    347 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best practicality score
    56/100

Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0

  • Lightest
    1,825 kg
    4,023 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    174 hp/t
    130 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    21.9 L/100 km
    10.7 mpg US
    12.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.6 L/100 km
    22.2 mpg US
    26.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    685 km
    425 mi
  • Best economy score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8JaguarXJS Coupe6.0
Power
320hp239kW
318hp237kW
Torque
470Nm347lb-ft
463Nm341lb-ft
Curb weight
2,080kg4,586lb
1,825kg4,023lb
Gross weight
2,600kg5,732lb
2,175kg4,795lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
114.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
94.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
27.2s
Calculated
29.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
22.1L/100 km10.6mpg US12.8mpg UK
21.9L/100 km10.7mpg US12.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
649km403mi
Calculated
685km425mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,973cc303cu in
5,994cc366cu in
Length
5,065mm199in
4,820mm190in
Width
1,912mm75in
1,793mm71in
Height
1,452mm57in
1,279mm50in
Wheelbase
2,945mm116in
2,588mm102in
Front track
1,614mm64in
1,489mm59in
Rear track
1,587mm62in
1,504mm59in
Trunk volume
505L
407L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
100L
89L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V85,600 rpm3,900 rpm5,850 rpm
JaguarXJS Coupe6.05,400 rpm3,750 rpm5,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8JaguarXJS Coupe6.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.2 s
29.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
320 hp
239 kW
JaguarXJS Coupe6.0
318 hp
237 kW

Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8 has 2 hp more than Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0.

The biggest power difference is between Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
JaguarXJS Coupe6.0
463 Nm
341 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
2,080 kg
4,586 lb
JaguarXJS Coupe6.0
1,825 kg
4,023 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXJS Coupe6.0
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V87.3 s
JaguarXJS Coupe6.07.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8 and Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
15.4 L/100 km
15.3 mpg US
18.3 mpg UK
JaguarXJS Coupe6.0
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8: 2.4 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
JaguarXJS Coupe6.0
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
649 km
403 mi
JaguarXJS Coupe6.0
685 km
425 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
320 hp
239 kW
7.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXJS Coupe6.0
318 hp
237 kW
7.4 s
245 km/h
152 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,065 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
JaguarXJS Coupe6.0
Power
318 hp
237 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
407 L
14.4 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,279 mm
50.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
15.4 L/100 km
15.3 mpg US
18.3 mpg UK
JaguarXJS Coupe6.0
Power
318 hp
237 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
15.4 L/100 km
15.3 mpg US
18.3 mpg UK
7.3 s
JaguarXJS Coupe6.0
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
7.4 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
15.4 L/100 km
15.3 mpg US
18.3 mpg UK
JaguarXJS Coupe6.0
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8JaguarXJS Coupe6.0
Power
320 hp
239 kW
318 hp
237 kW
Torque
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
463 Nm
341 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
2,080 kg
4,586 lb
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
Fuel consumption
15.4 L/100 km
15.3 mpg US
18.3 mpg UK
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,065 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
407 L
14.4 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,279 mm
50.4 in
Range score
649 km
403 mi
685 km
425 mi
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
407 L
14.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0
Consumption15.4 L/100 km15.3 mpg US18.3 mpg UK13 L/100 km18.1 mpg US21.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km26.95 LC100 km22.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi43.37 LC100 mi36.61 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,310 L610 US gal508 UK gal1,950 L515 US gal429 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,043 LC/year3,413 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Has 7 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 98 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0

  • Is 255 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 35 km (22 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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