Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6vsJaguar XJ (X351) · Facelift 2015 3.0 V6

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

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222)

S 400 V6

333 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2015-2017
VS

Jaguar XJ (X351) · Facelift 2015

3.0 V6

340 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.9 L/100 km
    19.8 mpg US
    23.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0 V6

  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Lightest
    1,865 kg
    4,112 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    182 hp/t
    136 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    816 km
    507 mi
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
Power
333hp248kW
340hp254kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,920kg4,233lb
1,865kg4,112lb
Gross weight
2,665kg5,875lb
2,430kg5,357lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
63.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
68.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
18.6s
Calculated
20.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
787km489mi
Calculated
816km507mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
5,116mm201in
5,130mm202in
Width
1,899mm75in
1,899mm75in
Height
1,496mm59in
1,460mm57in
Wheelbase
3,035mm119in
3,032mm119in
Front track
1,624mm64in
1,626mm64in
Rear track
1,637mm64in
1,604mm63in
Trunk volume
530L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
70L
80L
CO2 emissions-
234g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V65,250-6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V66,500 rpm3,500-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.6 s
20.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6
333 hp
248 kW
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
340 hp
254 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
1,865 kg
4,112 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 (W222)S 400 V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 (W222)S 400 V66.1 s
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V66.4 s

Although Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0 V6 has more power, Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6 and Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0 V6: 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-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6
333 hp
248 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
340 hp
254 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 (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
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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

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 (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
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
6.1 s
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
6.4 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 (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
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20153.0 V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,130 mm
202.0 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Range score
787 km
489 mi
816 km
507 mi
CO2 score
-
234 g/km
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0 V6
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 3.0 V6

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 30 km (19 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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