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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) · Facelift 2009 S 500 V8vsJaguar XF (X250) 5.0 V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) · Facelift 2009

S 500 V8

388 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2009-2011
VS

Jaguar XF (X250)

5.0 V8

385 hp5000 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2009-2011

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    388 hp
    289 kW
  • Highest torque
    530 Nm
    391 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.7 L/100 km
    14.1 mpg US
    16.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    262 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    804 km
    499 mi
  • Largest trunk
    560 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Jaguar XF (X250) 5.0 V8

  • Lightest
    1,780 kg
    3,924 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    216 hp/t
    161 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.1 L/100 km
    21.2 mpg US
    25.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8JaguarXF (X250)5.0 V8
Power
388hp289kW
385hp287kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
515Nm380lb-ft
Curb weight
1,880kg4,145lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Gross weight
2,560kg5,644lb
2,285kg5,038lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
52.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
56.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
16.0s
Calculated
17.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
17.3L/100 km13.6mpg US16.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
206hp/t154kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
216hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
289Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
804km499mi
Calculated
631km392mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
5,000cc305cu in
Length
5,096mm201in
4,961mm195in
Width
1,871mm74in
1,877mm74in
Height
1,479mm58in
1,460mm57in
Wheelbase
3,035mm119in
2,909mm115in
Front track
1,600mm63in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,606mm63in
1,605mm63in
Trunk volume
560L
500L
Max trunk volume-
923L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
70L
CO2 emissions
262g/km
264g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 V8Jaguar XF (X250) 5.0 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XF (X250) 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V86,000 rpm2,800-4,800 rpm6,250 rpm
JaguarXF (X250)5.0 V86,500 rpm3,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8JaguarXF (X250)5.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.0 s
17.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
113 mph
179 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW
JaguarXF (X250)5.0 V8
385 hp
287 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 V8 has 3 hp more than Jaguar XF (X250) 5.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Jaguar XF (X250) 5.0 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 V8: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
JaguarXF (X250)5.0 V8
515 Nm
380 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
JaguarXF (X250)5.0 V8
1,780 kg
3,924 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXF (X250)5.0 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V85.4 s
JaguarXF (X250)5.0 V85.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 V8 and Jaguar XF (X250) 5.0 V8: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
JaguarXF (X250)5.0 V8
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8
206 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
JaguarXF (X250)5.0 V8
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8
804 km
499 mi
JaguarXF (X250)5.0 V8
631 km
392 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXF (X250)5.0 V8
385 hp
287 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,096 mm
200.6 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
JaguarXF (X250)5.0 V8
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,961 mm
195.3 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
JaguarXF (X250)5.0 V8
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 V8 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
5.4 s
JaguarXF (X250)5.0 V8
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
5.7 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8
206 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
JaguarXF (X250)5.0 V8
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009S 500 V8JaguarXF (X250)5.0 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
385 hp
287 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
515 Nm
380 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
Fuel consumption
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,096 mm
200.6 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,961 mm
195.3 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Range score
804 km
499 mi
631 km
392 mi
CO2 score
262 g/km
264 g/km
Trunk score
560 L
19.8 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
206 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 V8Jaguar XF (X250) 5.0 V8
Consumption11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.60 LC100 km19.43 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.54 LC100 mi31.26 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,940 LC/year2,914 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 S 500 V8

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 15 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 173 km (107 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 2 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Jaguar XF (X250) 5.0 V8

  • Is 100 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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