2012 Jaguar XJ vs. Its Competition

2012 Jaguar XJ 4-door Sedan XJL Supercharged Angular Front Exterior View
Martin Padgett Martin Padgett Editorial Director

With its radical new looks, the 2012 Jaguar XJ fits into an evolving class of sleekly reimagined, high-end luxury sedans.

You could opt for a ritzier, more technologically inclined Audi A8--or get just as many frills with the lissome, lighter Audi A7.

A Mercedes-Benz S-Class beats the XJ on prestige and safety features, but it's not as striking, leaving that chore to the lesser, but more beautiful CLS.

Lastly, we'd suggest a relative bargain in this group, the Infiniti M56.

With just a V-8, it's nearly the breakout performer of the group thanks to excellent handling, and its interior is a graceful piece of design with a touch of silver dust on top, if you're in an extravagant mood.

2012 Jaguar XJ 4-door Sedan XJL Supercharged Angular Front Exterior View2012 Jaguar XJ
Browse Used Listings		2011 Audi A8 L 4-door Sedan Angular Front Exterior View2012 Audi A8
Browse Used Listings		2012 Audi A7 4-door HB Auto quattro 3.0 Premium Plus Angular Front Exterior View2012 Audi A7
Browse Used Listings		2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class 4-door Sedan 4.6L RWD Angular Front Exterior View2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class
Browse Used Listings		2012 Mercedes-Benz S Class 4-door Sedan 3.5L V6 Hybrid RWD Angular Front Exterior View2012 Mercedes-Benz S Class
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Quick Specs
8.8
Cutting its ties with its illustrious and not so charmed past, the 2012 Jaguar XJ now rocks a swinging style that really suits its dynamic handling.
8.8
The 2012 Audi A8 models might still be fighting for the most prestige among flagships, but they're in the top tier from inside, thanks to their impeccable cabin, innovative cabin tech, and a lean, athletic driving feel.
9.0
The 2012 Audi A7 is a tech powerhouse and design standout, showing that hatchback practicality can indeed be sexy.
8.4
Still a fashionista at heart, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is cut from a more masculine pattern book these days--especially in powerful AMG trim.
9.2
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has a wide range of personalities--all of them superbly comfortably, some of them outrageously powerful.
MSRP From    
$73,700$78,750$59,250$71,300$91,850
Gas Mileage    
15 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy14 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy18 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy16 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy12 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy
Engine    
Gas V8Gas V8Supercharged Gas V6Gas V8Gas/Electric V6
EPA Class    
Large CarLargeMidsize CarsCompactLarge
Style Name    
4-Door Sedan4-Door Sedan4-Door HB quattro 3.0 Premium4-Door Sedan CLS 550 RWD4-Door Sedan S 400 Hybrid RWD
Drivetrain    
Rear Wheel DriveAll Wheel DriveAll Wheel DriveRear Wheel DriveRear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity    
55445
Passenger Doors    
N/AN/A4N/AN/A
Body Style    
4 Door SedanSedanSedan4 Door Sedan4 Door Sedan
Transmission    
Automatic w/ODAutomatic w/Manual ShiftAutomatic w/Manual ShiftAutomaticAutomatic
Detailed Spec Comparison
 2012 Jaguar XJ vs. 2012 Audi A82012 Jaguar XJ vs. 2012 Audi A72012 Jaguar XJ vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class2012 Jaguar XJ vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S Class