Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
Model | Jaguar XK | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | |
Engine | supercharged 4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 420 hp@6250 413 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 6.0L V12 OHC-3v 604 hp@4800 738 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 124.6 in | -16.3 in |
Length | 188.6 in | 205.0 in | -16.4 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 73.7 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 52.0 in | 58.0 in | -6 in |
Curb Weight | 3711 lb. | 5035 lb. | -1324 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.7 gal. | 23.8 gal. | -5.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 37.8 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 59.1 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.1 in | 41.9 in | 3.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 33.3 in | 38.5 in | -5.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.5 in | 58.7 in | -7.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 23.7 in | 42.3 in | -18.6 in |
Total Legroom | 68.8 in (over 2 rows) | 84.2 in (over 2 rows) | -15.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 10.6 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | -5.7 ft3 |
2008 Jaguar XK Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 420hp 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Excellent quality and positioning. see full Jaguar XK review |
2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Leg room for tall passengers see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
You can adjust the "multicontour" front seats as follows: height, seat angle, back angle, seat cushion length, seat cushion side bolsters, seat back bolsters, lumbar (both vertically and how much pressure),as well as shoulder support, seat firmness,& more see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 232hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Huge, soft reclining chair see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Really like the fact that you could recline in the back seats without disturbing the front occupants. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
My wife refers to it as a sofa on wheels, my daughter sprawls out in the cavernous back seat. I just love the way it drives. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 0 | All our family are over 6 foot and there is plenty of room all round. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |