The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 450 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Jaguar Daimler Super V8 Automatic (97 - 03)
€ 83,700
€ 95,000
€ 83,700
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 450 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 450
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 450
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
5611 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.6 %
General
Mercedes S 450
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
W221
Generation
X308
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 450
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.922
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
358 hp
at 6150 rpm
Mercedes S 450
335 hp
358 hp
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
372 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes S 450
339 lb‑ft
372 lb‑ft
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
Performance
Mercedes S 450
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
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12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.52 lb/hp
Mercedes S 450
12.77 lb/hp
11.52 lb/hp
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 450
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes S 450
21 mpg
19 mpg
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
14 mpg
city
13 mpg
29 mpg
highway
25 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.4 gal
500 mi
Range
400 mi
Mercedes S 450
500 mi
400 mi
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
Environmental Impact
212.1 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 450
212.1 kWh
238.7 kWh
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 3
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 450
Jaguar Daimler Super V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
