The Comparative Analysis :
Jaguar Daimler LWB V8 Automatic (97 - 03) vs. Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 84,500
€ 109,700
€ 84,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 109,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Jaguar Daimler LWB V8 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 5.5 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long.
Jaguar Daimler LWB V8
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
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
124.6
205.7
202.7 in
Length
205.7 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Jaguar Daimler LWB V8
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
3968 lb
Curb Weight
4718 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5986 lb
Weight Difference:
750 lb
15.9 %
General
Jaguar Daimler LWB V8
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
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 BlueEFFICIENCY long
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Code
M 278.932
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
280 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Jaguar Daimler LWB V8
280 hp
429 hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
277 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Jaguar Daimler LWB V8
277 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Performance
Jaguar Daimler LWB V8
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Jaguar Daimler LWB V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
▶ REPLAY
14.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11 lb/hp
Jaguar Daimler LWB V8
14.17 lb/hp
11 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Jaguar Daimler LWB V8
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Jaguar Daimler LWB V8
20 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
14 mpg
city
17 mpg
26 mpg
highway
31 mpg
21.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
423 mi
Range
521 mi
Jaguar Daimler LWB V8
423 mi
521 mi
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
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).
187.5 kWh
Jaguar Daimler LWB V8
225.5 kWh
187.5 kWh
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Jaguar Daimler LWB V8
Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
