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Jaguar F-type Convertible · Facelift 2020 5.0 V8vsMercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) · Facelift 2017 S 560

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Jaguar F-type Convertible · Facelift 2020

5.0 V8

450 hp5000 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedCabriolet / convertible2019-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) · Facelift 2017

S 560

469 hp3982 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2017-2020

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 S 560

  • Most powerful
    469 hp
    350 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    204 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    889 km
    552 mi
  • Largest trunk
    350 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelJaguarF-type ConvertibleFacelift 20205.0 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017S 560
Power
450hp336kW
469hp350kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,660kg3,660lb
2,075kg4,575lb
Gross weight-
2,625kg5,787lb
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
63.7s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
62.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
14.4s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
271hp/t202kW/t123hp/1000 lb
Calculated
226hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
349Nm/t234lb-ft/ton
Calculated
337Nm/t226lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
660km410mi
Calculated
889km552mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,000cc305cu in
3,982cc243cu in
Length
4,470mm176in
5,032mm198in
Width
1,923mm76in
1,899mm75in
Height
1,307mm51in
1,417mm56in
Wheelbase
2,622mm103in
2,945mm116in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,625mm64in
Rear track
1,628mm64in
1,649mm65in
Trunk volume
233L
350L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
70L
80L
CO2 emissions
244g/km
204g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Jaguar F-type Convertible Facelift 2020 5.0 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 S 560PowerTorque
  • Jaguar F-type Convertible Facelift 2020 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 S 560: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
JaguarF-type ConvertibleFacelift 20205.0 V86,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017S 5605,250-5,500 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricJaguarF-type ConvertibleFacelift 20205.0 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017S 560
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.4 s
16.5 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 S 560 has 19 hp more than Jaguar F-type Convertible Facelift 2020 5.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Jaguar F-type Convertible Facelift 2020 5.0 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 S 560: 19 hp (14 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarF-type ConvertibleFacelift 20205.0 V8
285 km/h
177 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017S 560
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Although Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 S 560 has more power, Jaguar F-type Convertible Facelift 2020 5.0 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarF-type ConvertibleFacelift 20205.0 V8
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017S 560
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 S 560 and Jaguar F-type Convertible Facelift 2020 5.0 V8: 1.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarF-type ConvertibleFacelift 20205.0 V8
271 hp/t
202 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017S 560
226 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
JaguarF-type ConvertibleFacelift 20205.0 V8
450 hp
336 kW
4.6 s
285 km/h
177 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017S 560
469 hp
350 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
JaguarF-type ConvertibleFacelift 20205.0 V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
233 L
8.2 cu ft
Length
4,470 mm
176.0 in
Height
1,307 mm
51.5 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017S 560
Power
469 hp
350 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
5,032 mm
198.1 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
JaguarF-type ConvertibleFacelift 20205.0 V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017S 560
Power
469 hp
350 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 S 560 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
JaguarF-type ConvertibleFacelift 20205.0 V8
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
4.6 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017S 560
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
4.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
JaguarF-type ConvertibleFacelift 20205.0 V8
271 hp/t
202 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017S 560
226 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleJaguarF-type ConvertibleFacelift 20205.0 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)Facelift 2017S 560
Power
450 hp
336 kW
469 hp
350 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.6 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
2,075 kg
4,575 lb
Fuel consumption
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
233 L
8.2 cu ft
Length
4,470 mm
176.0 in
Height
1,307 mm
51.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
5,032 mm
198.1 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in
Range score
660 km
410 mi
889 km
552 mi
CO2 score
244 g/km
204 g/km
Trunk score
233 L
8.2 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
271 hp/t
202 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
226 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleJaguar F-type Convertible Facelift 2020 5.0 V8Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 S 560
Consumption10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.55 LC100 km15.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.85 LC100 mi25.35 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,783 LC/year2,363 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Jaguar F-type Convertible Facelift 2020 5.0 V8

  • Is 415 kg lighter
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 45 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) Facelift 2017 S 560

  • Has 19 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 229 km (142 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 117 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 40 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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