Car comparison

Jaguar XJ (X351) · Facelift 2015 3.0 V6vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6

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

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Jaguar XJ (X351) · Facelift 2015

3.0 V6

340 hp2995 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2015-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222)

S 400 V6

333 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2015-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Lightest
    1,765 kg
    3,891 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    193 hp/t
    144 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    879 km
    546 mi
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelJaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6
Power
340hp254kW
333hp248kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,765kg3,891lb
1,920kg4,233lb
Gross weight-
2,665kg5,875lb
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
62.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
63.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
18.3s
Calculated
18.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
193hp/t144kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
879km546mi
Calculated
787km489mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
5,130mm202in
5,116mm201in
Width
1,899mm75in
1,899mm75in
Height
1,460mm57in
1,496mm59in
Wheelbase
3,032mm119in
3,035mm119in
Front track
1,626mm64in
1,624mm64in
Rear track
1,604mm63in
1,637mm64in
Trunk volume-
530L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
80L
70L
CO2 emissions
211g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0 V6Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6PowerTorque
  • Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V66,500 rpm3,500-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V65,250-6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricJaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.3 s
18.6 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
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
174 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
340 hp
254 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6
333 hp
248 kW

Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0 V6 has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6 and Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0 V6: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6
480 Nm
354 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6
1,920 kg
4,233 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 (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6
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 (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V65.9 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V66.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0 V6 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6: 0.2 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 (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
879 km
546 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6
787 km
489 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
340 hp
254 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6
333 hp
248 kW
6.1 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 (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,130 mm
202.0 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 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 (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6 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 (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
5.9 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
6.1 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 (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleJaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,130 mm
202.0 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 in
Range score
879 km
546 mi
787 km
489 mi
CO2 score
211 g/km
-
Trunk score
-
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 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 (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0 V6Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0 V6

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 155 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 93 km (58 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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