The Comparative Analysis :
Jaguar Daimler LWB V8 Automatic (97 - 03) vs. Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 84,500
€ 101,100
€ 84,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 101,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Jaguar Daimler LWB V8 is 2.1 inches longer, 2.8 inches narrower and 5.5 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500.
Jaguar Daimler LWB V8
Mercedes S 500
53
70.8
78.7
58.5
73.7
83.5
70.8 in
Width
73.7 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
53 in
Height
58.5 in
117.9
202.7
119.5
200.6
202.7 in
Length
200.6 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Jaguar Daimler LWB V8
Mercedes S 500
3968 lb
Curb Weight
4475 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
11.33 %
General
Jaguar Daimler LWB V8
Mercedes S 500
X308
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Jaguar Daimler LWB V8
Mercedes S 500
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Code
M 273.968
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
280 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Jaguar Daimler LWB V8
280 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 500
277 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Jaguar Daimler LWB V8
277 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500
Performance
Jaguar Daimler LWB V8
Mercedes S 500
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Jaguar Daimler LWB V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500
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14.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.68 lb/hp
Jaguar Daimler LWB V8
14.17 lb/hp
11.68 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Jaguar Daimler LWB V8
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Jaguar Daimler LWB V8
20 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes S 500
14 mpg
city
14 mpg
26 mpg
highway
29 mpg
21.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
423 mi
Range
495 mi
Jaguar Daimler LWB V8
423 mi
495 mi
Mercedes S 500
Environmental Impact
225.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
214 kWh
Jaguar Daimler LWB V8
225.5 kWh
214 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Jaguar Daimler LWB V8
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
