The Comparative Analysis :
Jaguar Daimler V8 Automatic (97 - 03) vs. Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 84,500
€ 87,500
€ 84,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,500
ⓘ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 450.
Jaguar Daimler V8
Mercedes S 450
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 450
3968 lb
Curb Weight
4431 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5776 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
10.45 %
General
Jaguar Daimler V8
Mercedes S 450
X308
Generation
W221
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 450
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Code
M 273.924
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
280 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
Jaguar Daimler V8
280 hp
335 hp
Mercedes S 450
277 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Jaguar Daimler V8
277 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 450
Performance
Jaguar Daimler V8
Mercedes S 450
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Jaguar Daimler V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450
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14.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.23 lb/hp
Jaguar Daimler V8
14.17 lb/hp
13.23 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Jaguar Daimler V8
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Jaguar Daimler V8
20 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes S 450
14 mpg
city
14 mpg
26 mpg
highway
28 mpg
21.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
423 mi
Range
482 mi
Jaguar Daimler V8
423 mi
482 mi
Mercedes S 450
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).
219.8 kWh
Jaguar Daimler V8
225.5 kWh
219.8 kWh
Mercedes S 450
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
446 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Jaguar Daimler V8
Mercedes S 450
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
