Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors (2009 – 2013) vs Jaguar XJ (2009 – 2012): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 517 hp against 510 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.6 s against 4.9 s. It uses less fuel, from 5.7 L/100 km against 7.0 L/100 km. The Jaguar XJ is the lighter car, from 1,672 kg against 1,895 kg. At 50,927 mm, the Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors is 45,679 mm longer than the Jaguar XJ.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
S-Klasse and predecessors
2009 – 2013
|
Jaguar
XJ
2009 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2009 – 2013 | 2009 – 2012 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 28 | 12 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | RWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 204 – 517 hp | 241 – 510 hp |
| Torque | 350 – 830 Nm | 340 – 625 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.6 – 8.2 s | 4.9 – 7.5 s |
| Top speed | 240 – 249 km/h | 241 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.7 – 14.3 L/100 km | 7.0 – 12.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,080 – 50,927 mm | 5,121 – 5,248 mm |
| Width | 1,869 mm | 2,108 mm |
| Height | 1,422 – 1,478 mm | 1,448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,035 – 3,165 mm | 3,030 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,895 – 2,210 kg | 1,672 – 1,915 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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