The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. Jaguar Daimler LWB V8 Automatic (97 - 03)
€ 107,200

€ 84,500

€ 107,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes S 500 is 1.3 inches shorter, 3.9 inches wider and 5.9 inches taller than the Jaguar Daimler LWB V8.
Mercedes S 500
Jaguar Daimler LWB V8
58.9
74.8
83.9
53
70.8
78.7
74.8 in
Width
70.8 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
58.9 in
Height
53 in
119.5
201.4
117.9
202.7
201.4 in
Length
202.7 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 500
Jaguar Daimler LWB V8
4310 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
5941 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
7.93 %

General
Mercedes S 500
Jaguar Daimler LWB V8
W222/X222
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 500
Jaguar Daimler LWB V8
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.929
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
280 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes S 500
449 hp
280 hp
Jaguar Daimler LWB V8
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes S 500
516 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
Jaguar Daimler LWB V8
Performance
Mercedes S 500
Jaguar Daimler LWB V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

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

Jaguar Daimler LWB V8
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9.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.17 lb/hp
Mercedes S 500
9.6 lb/hp
14.17 lb/hp
Jaguar Daimler LWB V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 500
Jaguar Daimler LWB V8
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes S 500
29 mpg
20 mpg
Jaguar Daimler LWB V8
21 mpg
city
14 mpg
37 mpg
highway
26 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.4 gal
606 mi
Range
423 mi
Mercedes S 500
606 mi
423 mi
Jaguar Daimler LWB V8
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
225.5 kWh
Mercedes S 500
155.3 kWh
225.5 kWh
Jaguar Daimler LWB V8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 500
Jaguar Daimler LWB V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1631 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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