Jaguar XKR vs. Mercedes CLS-Class Comparison

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The 2009 Jaguar XKR Coupe

Introducing the incredible XK, a dramatic sports machine that is trimmed and tuned for heart-pounding performance. Under the hood is Jaguar´s latest 4.2-liter, 32-valve, 4-cam aluminum AJ-V8, with cam phasing to stoke response at all speeds. The engine defines power, while the 6-speed ZF sequential-shift transmission it allows gear changes through steering wheel-mounted paddles.  And its enhanced Computer Active Technology Suspension (eCATS) reads road conditions and automatically adjusts damping for optimum balance of ride and control and delivers class-leading highway fuel economy.

Safety

Performance-rated 4-wheel ventilated anti-lock disc brakes with oversized discs in the XKR are sized to match engine power. Individual tire pressure is continuously monitored. Adaptive Restraint Technology deploys front airbags according to passenger weight, and crash severity, while side airbags help protect front occupants in certain side collisions.

XKR Design

Handcrafted satin-finish American Walnut and gloss Burl Walnut accents shine with craftsmanship. Controls and electronics are proficient and precise.

Comfort

A dual-zone Climate Control with a humidity sensor and an air quality sensor keeps your environment temperate.

2009 Jaguar XKR Technology

An intuitive, 7-in. color touch screen employs Macromedia® Flash to deliver single-point control of audio, navigation, climate, telephone, and vehicle settings in a crisp, vibrant graphic display. Other technologies include the Jaguar Smart Key System with keyless entry and keyless start, bi-Xenon headlamps, Adaptive Front Lighting that rotates headlamps to help illuminate around corners, rain-sensing wipers, Adaptive Cruise Control radar that monitors slowing traffic ahead and applies braking to maintain distance, and Front and Reverse Park Control.

The Mercedes CLS-Class Coupe

Mercedes-Benz has been building four-wheel-drive commercial vehicles since 1907 a full 100 years of experience with all-wheel drive. The luxurious 2009 CL550 coupe will receive the latest version of the Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC all-wheel drive system as standard equipment.   The 2009 Mercedes CL550 4MATIC develops 382 hp and 391 lb.-ft of torque and comes equipped with a seven-speed automatic transmission. The latest 4MATIC system features a new-generation full-time all-wheel-drive system that's integrated into the seven-speed automatic transmission. The extra gears and shafts that drive the front wheels now weigh only 154 pounds more than the rear-wheel-drive model. In addition, the system includes innovative four-wheel electronic traction control that keeps the vehicle going even if only one wheel has traction.

Safety

The launch of the current CL coupe marked the debut of another revolutionary Mercedes-Benz safety feature PRE-SAFE® brake, which can automatically apply emergency braking in emergencies. Standard on all CL coupe models, the revolutionary PRE-SAFE® system automatically tightens the front seat belts during the valuable seconds just before a possible impact, and the front passenger seat moves to a position that can provide better protection.  Side windows also close to provide better support for the window curtain air bags, and special seat cushions can inflate to provide greater lateral support for occupants and to help the side air bags provide even better collision protection. A new option is Distronic Plus, a blind spot alert system that monitors those hard-to-see areas in adjacent lanes, to help make changing lanes safer and, in general, make driving less stressful. The blind spot alert system uses six short-range radar sensors to sense overtaking vehicles as well as vehicles that have already been passed. Another innovative technology on the CL coupe is optional Night View Assist, which can extend the driver's ability to see ahead to nearly 500 feet.

Mercedes-Benz Technology

The CL comes with a 20-Gigabyte Hard Drive and GPS Navigation Aid With 8-In. Screen and Voice Activation. Its Audio package includes: Harman/Kardon(R) AM/FM Radio With 600-Watts, Speed Sensitive Volume, LOGIC7(R) Digital Surround Sound and 11 Speakers Total; CD Player; 6-Disc CD Changer; MP3 Player; DVD Audio Player; and Sirius(R) Satellite Radio (Includes 6 Month Subscription).

Styling

With world-class handling and styling, the long, low, and wide design creates a continuous flow.




The Jaguar XKR and the Mercedes-Benz CL Coupe are both at the top of their class, with unprecedented style, power, and technology. They both come standard with side airbags, keyless entry, leather steering wheel, trim, and seats. The CL is a slightly larger vehicle length and height wise. Considering this, its fuel capacity and cargo space top the Jaguar's. The Mercedes-Benz CL is a classic, luxurious, performance car. The Jaguar XKR carries distinctive design touches, sculpted in lightweight aluminum, its got dramatic styling, relevant technology and pure luxury. The bottom line between these two vehicles is the price. The Mercedes CL500 Coupe has an MSRP base price of $105,975, while the Jaguar XKR Coupe starts at $88,475.