Car comparison

Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32VvsMercedes-Benz S-class (W220) AMG S 55

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

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Jaguar XJ (X308)

R 4.0 V8 32V

363 hp3996 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan1997-2003
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220)

AMG S 55

360 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2002

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) AMG S 55

  • Highest torque
    530 Nm
    391 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,810 kg
    3,990 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    199 hp/t
    148 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    662 km
    411 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    363 hp
    271 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.6 L/100 km
    18.7 mpg US
    22.4 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelJaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32VMercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55
Power
363hp271kW
360hp268kW
Torque
505Nm372lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
1,845kg4,068lb
1,810kg3,990lb
Gross weight
2,260kg4,982lb
2,380kg5,247lb
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
56.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
59.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
17.0s
Calculated
17.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
197hp/t147kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
199hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
293Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
643km399mi
Calculated
662km411mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,996cc244cu in
5,439cc332cu in
Length
5,023mm198in
5,038mm198in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,855mm73in
Height
1,345mm53in
1,444mm57in
Wheelbase
2,870mm113in
2,965mm117in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,574mm62in
Rear track
1,498mm59in
1,570mm62in
Trunk volume
430L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
81L
88L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32VMercedes-Benz S-class (W220) AMG S 55PowerTorque
  • Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) AMG S 55: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V6,150 rpm3,600 rpm6,400 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 555,500 rpm3,150 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricJaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32VMercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.0 s
17.9 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
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
176 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
363 hp
271 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55
360 hp
268 kW

Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32V has 3 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) AMG S 55.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) AMG S 55 and Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32V: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
505 Nm
372 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55
530 Nm
391 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
1,845 kg
4,068 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55
1,810 kg
3,990 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55
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
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V5.6 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 556.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32V and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) AMG S 55: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32V and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) AMG S 55: 0.7 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
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
643 km
399 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55
662 km
411 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
363 hp
271 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55
360 hp
268 kW
6.0 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
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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 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
5,038 mm
198.3 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 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
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-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK

Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32V 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
JaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32V
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
5.6 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
6.0 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
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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleJaguarXJ (X308)R 4.0 V8 32VMercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55
Power
363 hp
271 kW
360 hp
268 kW
Torque
505 Nm
372 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,845 kg
4,068 lb
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
Fuel consumption
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,038 mm
198.3 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
Range score
643 km
399 mi
662 km
411 mi
Trunk score
430 L
15.2 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleJaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32VMercedes-Benz S-class (W220) AMG S 55
Consumption12.6 L/100 km18.7 mpg US22.4 mpg UK13.3 L/100 km17.7 mpg US21.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.05 LC100 km23.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi35.49 LC100 mi37.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,890 L499 US gal416 UK gal1,995 L527 US gal439 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,308 LC/year3,491 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Jaguar XJ (X308) R 4.0 V8 32V

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) AMG S 55

  • Has 25 Nm more
  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 19 km (12 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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