Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Jaguar XF | Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Engine | supercharged 4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 420 hp@6250 413 lb-ft@4000 |
5.4L V8 OHC-3v 355 hp@5750 376 lb-ft@4000 |
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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 | 95.7 in | 18.8 in |
Length | 195.3 in | 160.7 in | 34.6 in |
Width | 71.6 in | 70.4 in | 1.2 in |
Height | 57.5 in | 51.0 in | 6.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4194 lb. | 3420 lb. | 774 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 37.9 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.8 in | 52.2 in | 4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 42.5 in | -1 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) | 42.5 in (over 1 rows) | 35.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.7 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 | 11.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.7 ft3 | 9.8 ft3 | 7.9 ft3 |
2009 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 |
2009 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 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK.