The Comparative Analysis :
Jaguar XKR-S Convertible Automatic (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes S 500 Convertible 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
€ 138,100

€ 140,500

€ 138,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 140,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Jaguar XKR-S Convertible is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.8 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 3.6 inches lower than the Mercedes S 500 Convertible.
Jaguar XKR-S Convertible
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
51.9
74.5
79.8
55.6
74.8
83
74.5 in
Width
74.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
51.9 in
Height
55.6 in
108.3
189.1
115.9
197.9
189.1 in
Length
197.9 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Jaguar XKR-S Convertible
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
3968 lb
Curb Weight
4663 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5710 lb

Weight Difference:
694 lb
14.88 %

General
Jaguar XKR-S Convertible
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
X150
Generation
A217
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Jaguar XKR-S Convertible
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Code
M 278.929

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
542 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Jaguar XKR-S Convertible
542 hp
449 hp
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
502 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Jaguar XKR-S Convertible
502 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Performance
Jaguar XKR-S Convertible
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

Jaguar XKR-S Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500 Convertible
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7.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.39 lb/hp
Jaguar XKR-S Convertible
7.32 lb/hp
10.39 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Jaguar XKR-S Convertible
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Jaguar XKR-S Convertible
19 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
12 mpg
city
20 mpg
27 mpg
highway
35 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
359 mi
Range
585 mi
Jaguar XKR-S Convertible
359 mi
585 mi
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Environmental Impact
233 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).
161.1 kWh
Jaguar XKR-S Convertible
233 kWh
161.1 kWh
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
470 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Jaguar XKR-S Convertible
Mercedes S 500 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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