The Comparative Analysis :
Jaguar Daimler V8 Automatic (97 - 03) vs. Mercedes S 400 long 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
€ 84,500

€ 96,700

€ 84,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 96,700
ⓘ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 8.8 inches shorter, 3.9 inches narrower and 5.9 inches lower than the Mercedes S 400 long.
Jaguar Daimler V8
Mercedes S 400 long
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
124.6
206.5
197.8 in
Length
206.5 in
113 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Jaguar Daimler V8
Mercedes S 400 long
3968 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6063 lb

Weight Difference:
595 lb
13.04 %

General
Jaguar Daimler V8
Mercedes S 400 long
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 V8
Mercedes S 400 long
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Code
M 276.824

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
280 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Jaguar Daimler V8
280 hp
328 hp
Mercedes S 400 long
277 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Jaguar Daimler V8
277 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400 long
Performance
Jaguar Daimler V8
Mercedes S 400 long
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes S 400 long
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14.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.91 lb/hp
Jaguar Daimler V8
14.17 lb/hp
13.91 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Jaguar Daimler V8
Mercedes S 400 long
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Jaguar Daimler V8
20 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 400 long
14 mpg
city
21 mpg
26 mpg
highway
35 mpg
21.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
423 mi
Range
518 mi
Jaguar Daimler V8
423 mi
518 mi
Mercedes S 400 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).
159.2 kWh
Jaguar Daimler V8
225.5 kWh
159.2 kWh
Mercedes S 400 long
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Jaguar Daimler V8
Mercedes S 400 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1499 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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