The Comparative Analysis :
Jaguar Daimler Super V8 Automatic (97 - 03) vs. Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
€ 95,000
€ 111,000
€ 95,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Jaguar Daimler Super V8 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3.7 inches shorter, 3.9 inches narrower and 5.9 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500.
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
Mercedes S 500
53
70.8
78.7
58.9
74.8
83.9
70.8 in
Width
74.8 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
53 in
Height
58.9 in
113
197.8
119.5
201.4
197.8 in
Length
201.4 in
113 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
Mercedes S 500
4123 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5986 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
8.78 %
General
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
Mercedes S 500
X308
Generation
W222/X222
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 Super V8
Mercedes S 500
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Code
M 278.929
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
358 hp
at 6150 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
358 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500
372 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
372 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500
Performance
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
Mercedes S 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500
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11.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.06 lb/hp
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
11.52 lb/hp
10.06 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
Mercedes S 500
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
19 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes S 500
13 mpg
city
20 mpg
25 mpg
highway
35 mpg
21.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
400 mi
Range
572 mi
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
400 mi
572 mi
Mercedes S 500
Environmental Impact
238.7 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).
164.8 kWh
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
238.7 kWh
164.8 kWh
Mercedes S 500
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
Mercedes S 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1466 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
