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2009 Jaguar XK vs. Its Competition
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Feb 21, 2009
All the vehicles in this class have a very distinct character; they’re sold as much on how the tactile feel they send to the driver as they are styling and features.
The Porsche 911 comes in Targa and Cabriolet versions, as well as Turbo form, and has the automaker’s famous flat-six engines mounted at the back.
The Cadillac XLR has a supercharged option like the Jaguar, but its folding hardtop, angular body, and American V-8 sound have a different appeal.
The BMW 6-Series has a fabric convertible top and a 500-hp M6 edition, while the Mercedes-Benz SL roadsters sport a folding hardtop and available AMG versions with more than 600 hp.
The XK however has a more distinctive interior design than either the BMW or the Benz.
 2009 Jaguar XKBrowse Used Listings |  2009 Cadillac XLRBrowse Used Listings |  2008 BMW 6-SeriesBrowse Used Listings |
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| Quick Specs | ||
| Meta Rating | ||
On par in performance with its German competitors but far better looking, the 2009 XK is simply the best mainstream Jaguar ever. | The eye-catching 2009 Cadillac XLR starts with the sharp-edged Corvette and makes some compromises for the sake of grand-touring luxury. | The 2008 BMW 6-Series is overwrought and overstocked with technology that distracts even from the M6’s heroic performance. |
| MSRP From | ||
| $77,000 | $86,215 | $76,600 |
| Gas Mileage | ||
| 15 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy | 11 MPG City / 22 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | ||
| Gas V8 | Gas V8 | Gas V8 |
| EPA Class | ||
| Mini-Compact | Two-seater | Subcompact |
| Style Name | ||
| 2dr Coupe | 2dr Convertible Platinum | 2dr Coupe 650i |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | ||
| 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Passenger Doors | ||
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | ||
| 2-Door Coupe | 2 Door Conv | 2 Door Coupe |
| Transmission | ||
| Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Manual w/OD |
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