Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
Model | Jaguar XF | Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Engine | supercharged 5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 510 hp@6000 461 lb-ft@2500 |
6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 518 hp@6800 465 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.5 in | 100.8 in | 13.7 in |
Length | 195.3 in | 180.4 in | 14.9 in |
Width | 71.6 in | 71.5 in | 0.1 in |
Height | 57.5 in | 51.1 in | 6.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4306 lb. | 4274 lb. | 32 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.4 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 37.7 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.8 in | 54.0 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 42.9 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 0.0 in | 56.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 0.0 in | 36.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 42.9 in (over 1 rows) | 35.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.7 ft3 | 7.2 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.7 ft3 | 10.2 ft3 | 7.5 ft3 |
2010 Jaguar XF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Infinitely adjustable. Good side support,. very soft leather, but firmness control and heating/cooling make them comfortable in all conditions. see full Jaguar XF review |
2010 Jaguar XF Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
not as roomy in the rear compared to, say, the BMW 5 series, especially with the front seats set all the way back. see full Jaguar XF review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 420hp 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Rear seat legroom and headroom can be tight if over 6 feet tall. see full Jaguar XF review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL.