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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8vsJaguar XJ (X351) · Facelift 2015 5.0 V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222)

S 500 V8

455 hp4663 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2016-2017
VS

Jaguar XJ (X351) · Facelift 2015

5.0 V8

470 hp5000 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    899 km
    559 mi
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20155.0 V8
Power
455hp339kW
470hp350kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
575Nm424lb-ft
Curb weight
1,920kg4,233lb
1,875kg4,134lb
Gross weight
2,695kg5,941lb
-
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
45.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
51.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
14.0s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
237hp/t177kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
251hp/t187kW/t114hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
365Nm/t244lb-ft/ton
Calculated
307Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
899km559mi
Calculated
721km448mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
5,000cc305cu 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
80L
80L
CO2 emissions-
264g/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 500 V8Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 5.0 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V85,250-5,500 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20155.0 V86,000-6,500 rpm2,000-5,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20155.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.0 s
15.5 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
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
184 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8
455 hp
339 kW
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20155.0 V8
470 hp
350 kW

Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 5.0 V8 has 15 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8 and Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 5.0 V8: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20155.0 V8
575 Nm
424 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 500 V8
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20155.0 V8
1,875 kg
4,134 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 500 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20155.0 V8
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-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V84.8 s
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20155.0 V85.2 s

Although Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 5.0 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8 and Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 5.0 V8: 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20155.0 V8
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8 and Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 5.0 V8: 2.2 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 500 V8
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20155.0 V8
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 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 500 V8
899 km
559 mi
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20155.0 V8
721 km
448 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8
455 hp
339 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20155.0 V8
470 hp
350 kW
5.2 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-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8
Power
455 hp
339 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 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 20155.0 V8
Power
470 hp
350 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 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

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 500 V8
Power
455 hp
339 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 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 20155.0 V8
Power
470 hp
350 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 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-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
4.8 s
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20155.0 V8
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
5.2 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 500 V8
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20155.0 V8
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 500 V8JaguarXJ (X351)Facelift 20155.0 V8
Power
455 hp
339 kW
470 hp
350 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
575 Nm
424 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 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
899 km
559 mi
721 km
448 mi
CO2 score
-
264 g/km
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 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
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 5.0 V8
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km19.43 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi31.26 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year2,914 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8

  • Has 125 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 178 km (111 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Jaguar XJ (X351) Facelift 2015 5.0 V8

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

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