Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) 600 SEC V12vsJaguar XJS Coupe 6.0

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

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Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140)

600 SEC V12

394 hp5987 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1992-1993
VS

Jaguar XJS Coupe

6.0

318 hp5994 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1991-1994

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) 600 SEC V12

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    394 hp
    294 kW
  • Highest torque
    570 Nm
    420 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    176 hp/t
    131 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    20.7 L/100 km
    11.4 mpg US
    13.6 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    56/100

Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0

  • Lightest
    1,825 kg
    4,023 lb
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.6 L/100 km
    22.2 mpg US
    26.6 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)600 SEC V12JaguarXJS Coupe6.0
Power
394hp294kW
318hp237kW
Torque
570Nm420lb-ft
463Nm341lb-ft
Curb weight
2,240kg4,938lb
1,825kg4,023lb
Gross weight
2,720kg5,997lb
2,175kg4,795lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
102.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
94.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
24.4s
Calculated
29.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.7L/100 km11.4mpg US13.6mpg UK
21.9L/100 km10.7mpg US12.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
685km425mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,987cc365cu in
5,994cc366cu in
Length
5,065mm199in
4,820mm190in
Width
1,912mm75in
1,793mm71in
Height
1,455mm57in
1,279mm50in
Wheelbase
2,945mm116in
2,588mm102in
Front track
1,603mm63in
1,489mm59in
Rear track
1,576mm62in
1,504mm59in
Trunk volume
505L
407L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
100L
89L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) 600 SEC V12Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) 600 SEC V12: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)600 SEC V125,200 rpm3,800 rpm5,450 rpm
JaguarXJS Coupe6.05,400 rpm3,750 rpm5,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)600 SEC V12JaguarXJS Coupe6.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.4 s
29.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)600 SEC V12
394 hp
294 kW
JaguarXJS Coupe6.0
318 hp
237 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) 600 SEC V12 has 76 hp more than Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0.

The biggest power difference is between Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) 600 SEC V12: 76 hp (57 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)600 SEC V12
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
JaguarXJS Coupe6.0
463 Nm
341 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)600 SEC V12
2,240 kg
4,938 lb
JaguarXJS Coupe6.0
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-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)600 SEC V12
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXJS Coupe6.0
245 km/h
152 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 Coupe (C140)600 SEC V126.6 s
JaguarXJS Coupe6.07.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) 600 SEC V12 and Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0: 0.8 s.

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 Coupe (C140)600 SEC V12
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
JaguarXJS Coupe6.0
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)600 SEC V12
394 hp
294 kW
6.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXJS Coupe6.0
318 hp
237 kW
7.4 s
245 km/h
152 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 Coupe (C140)600 SEC V12
Power
394 hp
294 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,065 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
JaguarXJS Coupe6.0
Power
318 hp
237 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
407 L
14.4 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,279 mm
50.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)600 SEC V12JaguarXJS Coupe6.0
Power
394 hp
294 kW
318 hp
237 kW
Torque
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
463 Nm
341 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
2,240 kg
4,938 lb
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
Fuel consumption
-
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,065 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
407 L
14.4 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,279 mm
50.4 in
Range score
-
685 km
425 mi
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
407 L
14.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 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 6.0
Consumption13 L/100 km18.1 mpg US21.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.61 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,950 L515 US gal429 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,413 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) 600 SEC V12

  • Has 76 hp more
  • Has 107 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 98 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0

  • Is 415 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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