The Comparative Analysis :
Jaguar Daimler V8 Automatic (97 - 03) vs. Mercedes S 420 CDI 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 84,500
€ 91,100
€ 84,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,100
ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 5 inches lower than the Mercedes S 420 CDI.
Jaguar Daimler V8
Mercedes S 420 CDI
53
70.8
78.7
58
73.7
83.5
70.8 in
Width
73.7 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
53 in
Height
58 in
113
197.8
119.5
200
197.8 in
Length
200 in
113 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Jaguar Daimler V8
Mercedes S 420 CDI
3968 lb
Curb Weight
4608 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb
Weight Difference:
639 lb
13.87 %
General
Jaguar Daimler V8
Mercedes S 420 CDI
X308
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Jaguar Daimler V8
Mercedes S 420 CDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Code
OM 629.911
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
280 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 3600 rpm
Jaguar Daimler V8
280 hp
316 hp
Mercedes S 420 CDI
277 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
538 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Jaguar Daimler V8
277 lb‑ft
538 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 420 CDI
Performance
Jaguar Daimler V8
Mercedes S 420 CDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Jaguar Daimler V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 420 CDI
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14.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.58 lb/hp
Jaguar Daimler V8
14.17 lb/hp
14.58 lb/hp
Mercedes S 420 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Jaguar Daimler V8
Mercedes S 420 CDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Jaguar Daimler V8
20 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes S 420 CDI
14 mpg
city
18 mpg
26 mpg
highway
33 mpg
21.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
423 mi
Range
595 mi
Jaguar Daimler V8
423 mi
595 mi
Mercedes S 420 CDI
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).
193.4 kWh
Jaguar Daimler V8
225.5 kWh
193.4 kWh
Mercedes S 420 CDI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Jaguar Daimler V8
Mercedes S 420 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
