The Comparative Analysis :
Jaguar Daimler V8 Automatic (97 - 03) vs. Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 84,500

€ 80,300

€ 84,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Jaguar Daimler V8 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 2.9 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 5.5 inches lower than the Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC.
Jaguar Daimler V8
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
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
119.5
200.6
197.8 in
Length
200.6 in
113 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Jaguar Daimler V8
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
3968 lb
Curb Weight
4553 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5864 lb

Weight Difference:
584 lb
12.83 %

General
Jaguar Daimler V8
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
X308
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Jaguar Daimler V8
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.868

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
280 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Jaguar Daimler V8
280 hp
254 hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
277 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Jaguar Daimler V8
277 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Performance
Jaguar Daimler V8
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Jaguar Daimler V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
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14.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.93 lb/hp
Jaguar Daimler V8
14.17 lb/hp
17.93 lb/hp
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Jaguar Daimler V8
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Jaguar Daimler V8
20 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
14 mpg
city
24 mpg
26 mpg
highway
41 mpg
21.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
423 mi
Range
706 mi
Jaguar Daimler V8
423 mi
706 mi
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
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).
150.2 kWh
Jaguar Daimler V8
225.5 kWh
150.2 kWh
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Jaguar Daimler V8
Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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