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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) · Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8vsJaguar XF (X250) R 5.0 V8

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

AMG S 63 V8

525 hp6208 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2009-2010
VS

Jaguar XF (X250)

R 5.0 V8

510 hp5000 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2009-2011

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    525 hp
    391 kW
  • Highest torque
    630 Nm
    465 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    625 km
    388 mi
  • Largest trunk
    560 L
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best performance score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Jaguar XF (X250) R 5.0 V8

  • Lightest
    1,891 kg
    4,169 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    270 hp/t
    201 kW/t
    3.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.5 L/100 km
    18.8 mpg US
    22.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.7 L/100 km
    12.6 mpg US
    15.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8JaguarXF (X250)R 5.0 V8
Power
525hp391kW
510hp380kW
Torque
630Nm465lb-ft
625Nm461lb-ft
Curb weight
1,995kg4,398lb
1,891kg4,169lb
Gross weight
2,610kg5,754lb
2,330kg5,137lb
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
41.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
45.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
13.2s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
22.2L/100 km10.6mpg US12.7mpg UK
18.7L/100 km12.6mpg US15.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
263hp/t196kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
270hp/t201kW/t122hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
316Nm/t211lb-ft/ton
Calculated
331Nm/t221lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
625km388mi
Calculated
560km348mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,208cc379cu 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
1,571mm62in
Trunk volume
560L
500L
Max trunk volume-
923L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
70L

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 AMG S 63 V8Jaguar XF (X250) R 5.0 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XF (X250) R 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V86,800 rpm5,200 rpm7,050 rpm
JaguarXF (X250)R 5.0 V86,000-6,500 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8JaguarXF (X250)R 5.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.2 s
14.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
194 km/h
121 mph
190 km/h
118 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
525 hp
391 kW
JaguarXF (X250)R 5.0 V8
510 hp
380 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8 has 15 hp more than Jaguar XF (X250) R 5.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Jaguar XF (X250) R 5.0 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
JaguarXF (X250)R 5.0 V8
625 Nm
461 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 2009AMG S 63 V8
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
JaguarXF (X250)R 5.0 V8
1,891 kg
4,169 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 2009AMG S 63 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXF (X250)R 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 2009AMG S 63 V84.6 s
JaguarXF (X250)R 5.0 V84.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8 and Jaguar XF (X250) R 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 2009AMG S 63 V8
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
JaguarXF (X250)R 5.0 V8
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Jaguar XF (X250) R 5.0 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8: 1.9 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
JaguarXF (X250)R 5.0 V8
270 hp/t
201 kW/t
3.7 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 2009AMG S 63 V8
625 km
388 mi
JaguarXF (X250)R 5.0 V8
560 km
348 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8
525 hp
391 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXF (X250)R 5.0 V8
510 hp
380 kW
4.9 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 2009AMG S 63 V8
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 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)R 5.0 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 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 2009AMG S 63 V8
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
JaguarXF (X250)R 5.0 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK

Jaguar XF (X250) R 5.0 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 2009AMG S 63 V8
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
4.6 s
JaguarXF (X250)R 5.0 V8
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
4.9 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 2009AMG S 63 V8
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
JaguarXF (X250)R 5.0 V8
270 hp/t
201 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W221)Facelift 2009AMG S 63 V8JaguarXF (X250)R 5.0 V8
Power
525 hp
391 kW
510 hp
380 kW
Torque
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
625 Nm
461 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
1,891 kg
4,169 lb
Fuel consumption
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 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
625 km
388 mi
560 km
348 mi
Trunk score
560 L
19.8 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
270 hp/t
201 kW/t
3.7 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 AMG S 63 V8Jaguar XF (X250) R 5.0 V8
Consumption14.4 L/100 km16.3 mpg US19.6 mpg UK12.5 L/100 km18.8 mpg US22.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.20 LC100 km21.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.56 LC100 mi35.20 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,160 L571 US gal475 UK gal1,875 L495 US gal412 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,780 LC/year3,281 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Facelift 2009 AMG S 63 V8

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 5 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 65 km (40 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

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) R 5.0 V8

  • Is 104 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 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

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