Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors (1979 – 1991) vs Jaguar XJ (1979 – 1992): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 300 hp against 290 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.9 s against 8.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 238 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 10.7 L/100 km against 12.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,520 kg against 1,700 kg. At 5,159 mm, the Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors is 198 mm longer than the Jaguar XJ.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
S-Klasse and predecessors
1979 – 1991
|
Jaguar
XJ
1979 – 1992
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1979 – 1991 | 1979 – 1992 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 16 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD · RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 156 – 300 hp | 162 – 290 hp |
| Torque | 225 – 455 Nm | 255 – 436 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 – 10.2 s | 8.7 – 11.0 s |
| Top speed | 200 – 250 km/h | 184 – 238 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.7 – 14.1 L/100 km | 12.5 – 14.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,019 – 5,159 mm | 4,961 mm |
| Width | 1,821 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,438 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,936 – 3,071 mm | 2,860 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,520 – 1,815 kg | 1,700 – 1,900 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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