2014 Jaguar XJ vs 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class

2014 Jaguar XJ

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class

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4-Door Sedan AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
XJ 4-Door Sedan AWD	16	24	$71,484	$77,700
XJ 4-Door Sedan RWD	18	27	$68,264	$74,200
XJ 4-Door Sedan Supercharged RWD	15	23	$83,352	$90,600
XJ 4-Door Sedan XJL Portfolio AWD	16	24	$77,924	$84,700
XJ 4-Door Sedan XJL Portfolio RWD	17	27	$74,704	$81,200
XJ 4-Door Sedan XJL Supercharged RWD	15	23	$86,112	$93,600
XJ 4-Door Sedan XJR LWB RWD	15	23	$109,390	$119,000
XJ 4-Door Sedan XJR RWD	15	23	$106,630	$116,000

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4-Door Sedan CLS 550 4MATIC

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CLS-Class 4-Door Sedan CLS 550 4MATIC	18	25	$69,378	$74,600
CLS-Class 4-Door Sedan CLS 550 RWD	18	27	$67,053	$72,100
CLS-Class 4-Door Sedan CLS 63 AMG 4MATIC	16	22	$92,535	$99,500
CLS-Class 4-Door Sedan CLS 63 AMG S-Model 4MATIC	16	22	$99,045	$106,500

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$71,484

$69,378

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$77,700

$74,600

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1295 / month

$1243 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.8

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8.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Had enough with the stoicism and tech overload of German flagships? The 2014 Jaguar XJ is a completely different kind of luxury car, with swinging style, a light, lean driving character, and a wide range of engines--including a new high-performance 550-hp XJR

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS retains its fashion-forward look, while adding efficiency and, in AMG form, even more impressive performance.

TCC Likes

A design like no other
Efficient supercharged V-6
Brash yet comfortable XFR performance model

Stylishly aggressive design
Powerful, refined V-8 engines
Incredible handling and performance in AMG trim

TCC Dislikes

A few design details miss the mark
Rear headroom
Brightwork overload inside

Rear-seat head room still tight
High price tag
Interior somewhat over-wrought

Fuel Economy

City

16 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

24 mpg

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

38.9

Front Leg Room (in)

41.5

42.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

104.3

Second Hip Room (in)

57.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.1

Second Head Room (in)

36.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.5

Front Hip Room (in)

Front Head Room (in)

36.9

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.6

74.1

Track Width, Front (in)

62.9

Length, Overall (in)

201.9

194.5

Height, Overall (in)

57.3

55.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.1

64.1

Wheelbase (in)

119.4

113.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

15.2

15.3

Brakes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.2

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.7

21.1

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P275/40HR19

P285/35ZR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/45HR19

P255/40ZR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4123

4365

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 9

18 X 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 10

18 X 9.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

950

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

180

Engine

Displacement

3.0 L/183

4.7 L/285

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

340 @ 6500

402 @ 5000

Engine Type

Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-6

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

332 @ 3500

443 @ 1800

Engine Order Code

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.73

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.56

2.47

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.10

1.92

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.30

3.42

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.13

2.86

Trans Order Code

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.37

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.82

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.70

4.38

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

4MATIC

Vehicle Name

Jaguar XJ

Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

9.4

9.1 (Est)

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