Mercedes S class 1993 vs Jaguar XJ 1997

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Mercedes S class
1993 - 1998
Jaguar XJ
1997 - 2003
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticAutomatic
Mercedes S class is available with both manual and automatic gearboxes, whereas Jaguar XJ is available only with automatic gearbox.
Engines: 2.8 - 6.0 (petrol, diesel)3.2 - 4.0 (petrol)
Both cars are available with petrol engines. Mercedes S class is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types.

Performance

Power: 150 - 394 HP240 - 370 HP
Torque: 270 - 570 NM316 - 525 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.6 - 12.9 seconds5.6 - 8.5 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.7 - 15.411.9 - 13.1
Mercedes S class petrol engines consumes on average 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than Jaguar XJ.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 5.15 m5.02 m
Width: 1.89 m1.80 m
Height: 1.49 m1.31 m
Mercedes S class is larger.
Mercedes S class is 13 cm longer than the Jaguar XJ, 9 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 18 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: no datano data
Turning diameter: 12.5 meters12.1 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.4 metres more than that of the Jaguar XJ, which means Mercedes S class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`070~ 1`900
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
above average
no data
Average price (€): 68007400
Pros and Cons: Mercedes S klase has
  • both manual and automatic
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • lower price
Jaguar XJ has
  • automatic transmission only
  • only petrol engines available
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
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