The Comparative Analysis :
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Automatic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 500 long 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 99,500

€ 103,500

€ 99,500
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 is 3.9 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 long.
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
Mercedes S 500 long
57
74.8
82.9
58.5
73.7
83.5
74.8 in
Width
73.7 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57 in
Height
58.5 in
119.4
201.9
124.6
205.7
201.9 in
Length
205.7 in
119.4 in
Wheelbase
124.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
Mercedes S 500 long
3869 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5721 lb

Weight Difference:
573 lb
12.9 %

General
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
Mercedes S 500 long
X351
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
Mercedes S 500 long
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
380 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
380 hp
383 hp
Mercedes S 500 long
380 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
380 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 long
Performance
Jaguar XJ 5.0 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 XJ 5.0 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 long
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10.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.6 lb/hp
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
10.18 lb/hp
11.6 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
Mercedes S 500 long
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
21 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes S 500 long
14 mpg
city
14 mpg
29 mpg
highway
29 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
464 mi
Range
504 mi
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
464 mi
504 mi
Mercedes S 500 long
Environmental Impact
216 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 XJ 5.0 V8
216 kWh
210.3 kWh
Mercedes S 500 long
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8
Mercedes S 500 long
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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