The Comparative Analysis :
Jaguar Daimler Super V8 Automatic (97 - 03) vs. Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 95,000
€ 103,500
€ 95,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 103,500
ⓘ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 8 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 5.5 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 long.
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
Mercedes S 500 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
113
197.8
124.6
205.7
197.8 in
Length
205.7 in
113 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
Mercedes S 500 long
4123 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5721 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
7.2 %
General
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
Mercedes S 500 long
X308
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
Mercedes S 500 long
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Code
M 273.961
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
358 hp
at 6150 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
358 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 500 long
372 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
372 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 long
Performance
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
Mercedes S 500 long
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 500 long
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11.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.6 lb/hp
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
11.52 lb/hp
11.6 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
19 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
13 mpg
city
14 mpg
25 mpg
highway
29 mpg
21.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
400 mi
Range
504 mi
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
400 mi
504 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
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).
210.3 kWh
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
238.7 kWh
210.3 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
Mercedes S 500 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
