Like Mike, I wanted to drive the XFR back-to-back with the XF Supercharged to see how noticeable the extra horsepower and other "R" add-ons make to the driving experience. I used both cars only on my commute to work and while running various around-town errands, and quite honestly, in those conditions, the differences between the two vehicles weren't that great. The interiors look much the same - same round gear selector, same dash vent openings, same nav/audio/climate control screen. The XFR does boast sport seats and an Alcantara headliner, which are nice additions to the cabin environment.
That extra dose of power (510 hp vs. 420 in the XF) was nice to have while merging onto the freeway ahead of a large semi, but I can't say that the XF couldn't have handled the job as well. Like the regular XF, the chassis tuning of this vehicle is exemplary, with a nice balance between comfort and handling. Is it worth the extra $15K? If you live somewhere where you can find some nice stretches of road to open it up, it likely is. If you're stuck in an urban setting most of the time, the regular XF would be just as satisfying to drive.
Amy Skogstrom, Managing Editor
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