The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 99,400

€ 79,800

€ 99,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,800
ⓘ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 Mercedes S 500 is 1.9 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S.
Mercedes S 500
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S
58
73.7
83.5
57
74.8
82.9
73.7 in
Width
74.8 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
58 in
Height
57 in
119.5
200
119.4
201.9
200 in
Length
201.9 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
119.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S
4431 lb
Curb Weight
3960 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb

Weight Difference:
472 lb
10.65 %

General
Mercedes S 500
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S
W221
Generation
X351
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 500
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.968
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
271 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes S 500
383 hp
271 hp
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mercedes S 500
391 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S
Performance
Mercedes S 500
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S
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11.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.61 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
11.57 lb/hp
14.61 lb/hp
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes S 500
19 mpg
34 mpg
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S
13 mpg
city
25 mpg
27 mpg
highway
42 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
462 mi
Range
754 mi
Mercedes S 500
462 mi
754 mi
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S
Environmental Impact
229.2 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).
144 kWh
Mercedes S 500
229.2 kWh
144 kWh
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
465 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1254 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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