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Mercedes-Benz C124 · Facelift 1989 320 CEvsJaguar XJS Coupe 5.3

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

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Mercedes-Benz C124 · Facelift 1989

320 CE

220 hp3199 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1992-1993
VS

Jaguar XJS Coupe

5.3

284 hp5343 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1991-1994

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C124 Facelift 1989 320 CE

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,490 kg
    3,285 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.7 L/100 km
    16.0 mpg US
    19.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Jaguar XJS Coupe 5.3

  • Most powerful
    284 hp
    212 kW
  • Highest torque
    415 Nm
    306 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    156 hp/t
    116 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989320 CEJaguarXJS Coupe5.3
Power
220hp164kW
284hp212kW
Torque
310Nm229lb-ft
415Nm306lb-ft
Curb weight
1,490kg3,285lb
1,825kg4,023lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
2,175kg4,795lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
237 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
99.7s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
101.6s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
32.5s
Calculated
34.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
19.9L/100 km11.8mpg US14.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
664km413mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,199cc195cu in
5,343cc326cu in
Length
4,655mm183in
4,820mm190in
Width
1,740mm69in
1,793mm71in
Height
1,394mm55in
1,254mm49in
Wheelbase
2,715mm107in
2,588mm102in
Front track
1,501mm59in
1,489mm59in
Rear track
1,491mm59in
1,504mm59in
Trunk volume-
407L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
89L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C124 Facelift 1989 320 CEJaguar XJS Coupe 5.3PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C124 Facelift 1989 320 CE: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XJS Coupe 5.3: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989320 CE5,500 rpm3,750 rpm5,750 rpm
JaguarXJS Coupe5.35,500 rpm2,800 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989320 CEJaguarXJS Coupe5.3
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.5 s
34.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
237 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
92 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989320 CE
220 hp
164 kW
JaguarXJS Coupe5.3
284 hp
212 kW

Jaguar XJS Coupe 5.3 has 64 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C124 Facelift 1989 320 CE.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C124 Facelift 1989 320 CE and Jaguar XJS Coupe 5.3: 64 hp (48 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989320 CE
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
JaguarXJS Coupe5.3
415 Nm
306 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989320 CE
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
JaguarXJS Coupe5.3
1,825 kg
4,023 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-BenzC124Facelift 1989320 CE
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
JaguarXJS Coupe5.3
237 km/h
147 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989320 CE7.8 s
JaguarXJS Coupe5.38.2 s

Although Jaguar XJS Coupe 5.3 has more power, Mercedes-Benz C124 Facelift 1989 320 CE is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C124 Facelift 1989 320 CE and Jaguar XJS Coupe 5.3: 0.4 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989320 CE
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
JaguarXJS Coupe5.3
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989320 CE
220 hp
164 kW
7.8 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
JaguarXJS Coupe5.3
284 hp
212 kW
8.2 s
237 km/h
147 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-BenzC124Facelift 1989320 CE
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,655 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,394 mm
54.9 in
JaguarXJS Coupe5.3
Power
284 hp
212 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
407 L
14.4 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,254 mm
49.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989320 CEJaguarXJS Coupe5.3
Power
220 hp
164 kW
284 hp
212 kW
Torque
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
415 Nm
306 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
Fuel consumption
-
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,655 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,394 mm
54.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
407 L
14.4 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,254 mm
49.4 in
Range score
-
664 km
413 mi
Trunk score
-
407 L
14.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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 XJS Coupe 5.3
Consumption13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,518 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C124 Facelift 1989 320 CE

  • Is 335 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power

Jaguar XJS Coupe 5.3

  • Has 64 hp more
  • Has 105 Nm more
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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