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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) · Facelift 1994 S 500 V8vsJaguar XJ (X300) 6.0 V12 Lang

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

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) · Facelift 1994

S 500 V8

320 hp4973 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1994-1995
VS

Jaguar XJ (X300)

6.0 V12 Lang

311 hp5993 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1994-1997

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    160 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    525 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8JaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 Lang
Power
320hp239kW
311hp232kW
Torque
470Nm347lb-ft
475Nm350lb-ft
Curb weight
2,000kg4,409lb
1,975kg4,354lb
Gross weight
2,650kg5,842lb
2,395kg5,280lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
254 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
77.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
73.2s99% target: 251 km/h / 156 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
22.5s
Calculated
23.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.2L/100 km13.7mpg US16.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
548km340mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,973cc303cu in
5,993cc366cu in
Length
5,113mm201in
5,149mm203in
Width
1,886mm74in
1,798mm71in
Height
1,486mm59in
1,314mm52in
Wheelbase
3,040mm120in
2,995mm118in
Front track
1,606mm63in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,579mm62in
1,498mm59in
Trunk volume
525L
430L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
100L
86L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8Jaguar XJ (X300) 6.0 V12 LangPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XJ (X300) 6.0 V12 Lang: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V85,600 rpm3,900 rpm5,850 rpm
JaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 Lang5,350 rpm2,850 rpm5,600 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8JaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 Lang
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.5 s
23.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
254 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
320 hp
239 kW
JaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 Lang
311 hp
232 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8 has 9 hp more than Jaguar XJ (X300) 6.0 V12 Lang.

The biggest power difference is between Jaguar XJ (X300) 6.0 V12 Lang and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8: 9 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
JaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 Lang
475 Nm
350 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
2,000 kg
4,409 lb
JaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 Lang
1,975 kg
4,354 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 (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 Lang
254 km/h
158 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 (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V87.3 s
JaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 Lang7.2 s

Although Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8 has more power, Jaguar XJ (X300) 6.0 V12 Lang is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Jaguar XJ (X300) 6.0 V12 Lang and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8: 0.1 s.

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 (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
JaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 Lang
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
320 hp
239 kW
7.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 Lang
311 hp
232 kW
7.2 s
254 km/h
158 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 (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
5,113 mm
201.3 in
Height
1,486 mm
58.5 in
JaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 Lang
Power
311 hp
232 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
5,149 mm
202.7 in
Height
1,314 mm
51.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8JaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 Lang
Power
320 hp
239 kW
311 hp
232 kW
Torque
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
2,000 kg
4,409 lb
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
Fuel consumption
-
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
5,113 mm
201.3 in
Height
1,486 mm
58.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
5,149 mm
202.7 in
Height
1,314 mm
51.7 in
Range score
-
548 km
340 mi
Trunk score
525 L
18.5 cu ft
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleJaguar XJ (X300) 6.0 V12 Lang
Consumption15.7 L/100 km15 mpg US18 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi44.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,355 L622 US gal518 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,121 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 95 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Jaguar XJ (X300) 6.0 V12 Lang

  • Has 5 Nm more
  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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