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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) · Facelift 1997 AMG C 55 V8vsJaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32V

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) · Facelift 1997

AMG C 55 V8

347 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1998-2000
VS

Jaguar XJ (X308)

R 4.0 V8 32V

363 hp3996 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan1997-2003

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 55 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    510 Nm
    376 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,570 kg
    3,461 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    221 hp/t
    165 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.7 L/100 km
    20.1 mpg US
    24.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.1 L/100 km
    13.8 mpg US
    16.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 V8JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
Power
347hp259kW
363hp271kW
Torque
510Nm376lb-ft
505Nm372lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,845kg4,068lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
2,260kg4,982lb
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
53.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
56.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
16.3s
Calculated
17.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
197hp/t147kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
325Nm/t217lb-ft/ton
Calculated
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
530km329mi
Calculated
643km399mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,439cc332cu in
3,996cc244cu in
Length
4,516mm178in
5,023mm198in
Width
1,723mm68in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,387mm55in
1,345mm53in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,870mm113in
Front track
1,509mm59in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,483mm58in
1,498mm59in
Trunk volume-
430L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
81L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 55 V8Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32VPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 55 V8: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 V85,500 rpm3,000-4,300 rpm5,750 rpm
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V6,150 rpm3,600 rpm6,400 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 V8JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.3 s
17.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely 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
9.0 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 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-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 V8
347 hp
259 kW
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
363 hp
271 kW

Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32V has 16 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 55 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 55 V8 and Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32V: 16 hp (12 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 V8
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
505 Nm
372 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 V8
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
1,845 kg
4,068 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-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
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-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 V85.5 s
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V5.6 s

Although Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32V has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 55 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 55 V8 and Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32V: 0.1 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-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 55 V8 and Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32V: 0.9 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-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 V8
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 V8
530 km
329 mi
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
643 km
399 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 V8
347 hp
259 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
363 hp
271 kW
5.6 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-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 V8
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,516 mm
177.8 in
Height
1,387 mm
54.6 in
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
Power
363 hp
271 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
5,023 mm
197.8 in
Height
1,345 mm
53.0 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-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 V8
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
Power
363 hp
271 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 55 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-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
5.5 s
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
5.6 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 V8
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 55 V8JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
Power
347 hp
259 kW
363 hp
271 kW
Torque
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
505 Nm
372 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
1,845 kg
4,068 lb
Fuel consumption
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,516 mm
177.8 in
Height
1,387 mm
54.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
5,023 mm
197.8 in
Height
1,345 mm
53.0 in
Range score
530 km
329 mi
643 km
399 mi
Trunk score
-
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 55 V8Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32V
Consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK12.6 L/100 km18.7 mpg US22.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.47 LC100 km22.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.95 LC100 mi35.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal1,890 L499 US gal416 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,071 LC/year3,308 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 55 V8

  • Has 5 Nm more
  • Is 275 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32V

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Has 113 km (70 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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