The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. Jaguar Daimler Super V8 Automatic (97 - 03)
€ 70,900

€ 95,000

€ 70,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 5 inches taller than the Jaguar Daimler Super V8.
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
58
73.7
83.5
53
70.8
78.7
73.7 in
Width
70.8 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
58 in
Height
53 in
119.5
200
113
197.8
200 in
Length
197.8 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
113 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.34 %

General
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
W221
Generation
X308
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.930
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
232 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
358 hp
at 6150 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
232 hp
358 hp
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
372 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
398 lb‑ft
372 lb‑ft
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
Performance
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Jaguar Daimler Super V8
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18.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.52 lb/hp
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
18.58 lb/hp
11.52 lb/hp
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
28 mpg
19 mpg
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
20 mpg
city
13 mpg
37 mpg
highway
25 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.4 gal
674 mi
Range
400 mi
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
674 mi
400 mi
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
Environmental Impact
170.8 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).
238.7 kWh
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
170.8 kWh
238.7 kWh
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 3
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 320 CDI DPF
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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