Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (1998 – 2002) vs Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors (1998 – 2002): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 367 hp against 326 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.3 s against 6.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 225 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 8.3 L/100 km against 21.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,770 kg against 2,302 kg. At 5,390 mm, the Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is 221 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors.
| Specification |
Rolls-Royce
Silver Seraph
1998 – 2002
|
Mercedes-Benz
S-Klasse and predecessors
1998 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2002 | 1998 – 2002 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 10 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 326 hp | 197 – 367 hp |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 315 – 560 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 s | 6.3 – 8.5 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 229 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 21.2 L/100 km | 8.3 – 13.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,390 mm | 5,042 – 5,169 mm |
| Width | 1,930 mm | 1,854 mm |
| Height | 1,514 mm | 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,117 mm | 2,964 – 3,086 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,302 kg | 1,770 – 2,010 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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