Car comparison

Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0vsMercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8

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

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Jaguar XJS Coupe

6.0

302 hp5993 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1993-1996
VS

Mercedes-Benz CL (C140)

CL 500 V8

320 hp4973 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1996-1998

Comparison overview

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Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    260 km/h
    162 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    471 Nm
    347 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,860 kg
    4,101 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    162 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.9 L/100 km
    15.8 mpg US
    19.0 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    67/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelJaguarXJS Coupe6.0Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
Power
302hp225kW
320hp239kW
Torque
471Nm347lb-ft
470Nm347lb-ft
Curb weight
1,860kg4,101lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Gross weight
2,210kg4,872lb
2,600kg5,732lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
100.4s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
114.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
23.9s
Calculated
27.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
22.1L/100 km10.6mpg US12.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
162hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
597km371mi
Calculated
649km403mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,993cc366cu in
4,973cc303cu in
Length
4,820mm190in
5,065mm199in
Width
1,793mm71in
1,912mm75in
Height
1,254mm49in
1,452mm57in
Wheelbase
2,588mm102in
2,945mm116in
Front track
1,489mm59in
1,614mm64in
Rear track
1,504mm59in
1,587mm62in
Trunk volume
407L
505L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
89L
100L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
JaguarXJS Coupe6.05,350 rpm2,850 rpm5,600 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V85,600 rpm3,900 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricJaguarXJS Coupe6.0Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.9 s
27.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

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

Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8 has 18 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: 18 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJS Coupe6.0
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
2,080 kg
4,586 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJS Coupe6.0
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJS Coupe6.06.8 s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V87.3 s

Although Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8 has more power, Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

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

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8: 0.5 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
JaguarXJS Coupe6.0
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
JaguarXJS Coupe6.0
302 hp
225 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
320 hp
239 kW
7.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
JaguarXJS Coupe6.0
Power
302 hp
225 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
407 L
14.4 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,254 mm
49.4 in
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

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
JaguarXJS Coupe6.0
Power
302 hp
225 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
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

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
JaguarXJS Coupe6.0
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
6.8 s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
15.4 L/100 km
15.3 mpg US
18.3 mpg UK
7.3 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
JaguarXJS Coupe6.0
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleJaguarXJS Coupe6.0Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
Power
302 hp
225 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
471 Nm
347 lb-ft
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
2,080 kg
4,586 lb
Fuel consumption
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
15.4 L/100 km
15.3 mpg US
18.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
407 L
14.4 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,254 mm
49.4 in
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
Range score
597 km
371 mi
649 km
403 mi
Trunk score
407 L
14.4 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleJaguar XJS Coupe 6.0Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8
Consumption14.9 L/100 km15.8 mpg US19 mpg UK15.4 L/100 km15.3 mpg US18.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km26.08 LC100 km26.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.96 LC100 mi43.37 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,235 L590 US gal492 UK gal2,310 L610 US gal508 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,911 LC/year4,043 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0

  • Has 1 Nm more
  • Is 220 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8

  • Has 18 hp more
  • Has 52 km (32 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 98 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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