
Jaguar has some very talented competition, hailing from all around the world.
On the touring side of things is the Mercedes-Benz SL, which remains boulevard-smooth even when shod with full AMG battle gear.
It's heavy, though, and COMAND's knob controller takes a long time to learn.
BMW has a new 6-Series coupe and cabriolet duo, each with a more refined, less Supra-ish shape and at least a token effort at weight loss.
A Chevrolet Corvette channels the brasher side of Jaguar's appeal, but its interior is nowhere near the British standard set by the XK.
A new Porsche 911 is due this year, and it promises to be bigger and more technically complex than ever--take that as you will.
Of all the semi-exotics we've driven, the Maserati GranTurismo may be the XK's truest, if more expensive, competitive.
It has a lusty V-8 engine, a gorgeous silhouette and pitch-perfect interior, and sport models and modes that stack up well against the Jag.
Heck, its name even means "grand tourer."
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Quick Specs | ||||
How to tell if you're hopeless, when it comes to cars: take your pulse after looking at or driving the 2012 Jaguar XK. |
Elegant, stylish, comfortable, and quick, the 2012 BMW 6-Series is one of the top choices for a grand-touring coupe or convertible--as long as your budget can handle it. |
From fast to insanely fast, yet still practical and affordable, the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is a great balance and a strong value. |
A powerful near-exotic luxury convertible, or a grand tourer with German precision? The 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL Class is both. |
The 2012 Porsche 911 is one of the best buys in the sports car market, and quite possibly the most practical, luxurious car at its performance level available. |
MSRP From | ||||
$84,500 | $73,600 | $49,600 | $103,650 | $79,000 |
Gas Mileage | ||||
15 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 12 MPG City / 22 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy |
Engine | ||||
Gas V8 | Turbocharged Gas I6 | Gas V8 | Gas V8 | Gas Flat 6 |
EPA Class | ||||
Mini-Compact | Compact Cars | Two Seater | 2 Seater | Mini-Compact |
Style Name | ||||
2-Door Coupe | 2-Door Coupe 640i | 2-Door Coupe w/3LT | 2-Door Roadster SL 550 | 2-Door Coupe 997 Carrera |
Drivetrain | ||||
Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | ||||
4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Passenger Doors | ||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | ||||
Coupe | Coupe | 2 Door Coupe | Convertible | Coupe |
Transmission | ||||
Automatic | Automatic w/Manual Shift | Manual | Automatic | Manual |
Detailed Spec Comparison | ||||
2012 Jaguar XK vs. 2012 BMW 6-Series | 2012 Jaguar XK vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 Jaguar XK vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL Class | 2012 Jaguar XK vs. 2012 Porsche 911 |