Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Jaguar XK | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | |
Engine | supercharged 4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 309 kW@6250 560 Nm@4000 |
turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 400 kW@5500 800 Nm@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 3,165 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,790 mm | 5,245 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,892 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,321 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,683 kg | 2,230 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 71 L | 90 L | -19 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 960 mm | 10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,438 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,521 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,146 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 846 mm | 978 mm | -132 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,308 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,509 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 602 mm | 1,074 mm | 601 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,748 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,139 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 300 L | 464 L | -164 L |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class.