Compare Mercedes S-class W220 vs Mercedes S-class W220 facelift vs Jaguar XJ X351

Variants
S 280
S 320
S 320 CDI
S 320 L
S 400 CDI
S 400 CDI L
S 430
S 430 L
S 500
S 500 L
S 55 AMG
S 55 AMG L
S 600 L
S 320 CDI
S 350
S 350 4MATIC
S 350 4MATIC
S 350 L
S 400 CDI
S 400 CDI L
S 430
S 430 4MATIC
S 430 4MATIC L
S 430 7AT
S 430 L
S 430 L 7AT
S 500
S 500 4MATIC
S 500 7AT
S 500 L
S 500 L 7AT
S 55 AMG
S 55 AMG L
S 600 L
S 65 AMG
XJ 2.0
XJ 3.0 AWD
XJ 3.0 D
XJ 3.0 D 6AT
XJ 3.0 D 8AT
XJ 3.0 Supercharged
XJ 5.0 6AT
XJ 5.0 Supercharged 470PS
XJ 5.0 Supercharged 510PS 6AT
XJ 5.0 Supercharged 510PS 8AT
XJL 2.0
XJL 3.0 AWD
XJL 3.0 D
XJL 3.0 D
XJL 3.0 Supercharged
XJL 5.0 6AT
XJL 5.0 Supercharged 470PS
XJL 5.0 Supercharged 510PS 8AT
XJR
XJR 575
XJR-L
XJR-L 575

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
500 L / 17.7 cu-ft
520 L / 18.4 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
88.0 L / 23.2 gal
Passengers
5
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
150 mm / 5.9 in
Size | Height
1444 mm / 56.9 in
Size | Width
1899 mm / 74.8 in | 2105 mm / 82.9 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1626.0 mm / 64.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1604.0 mm / 63.1 in
Wheel Size
8.0J x 18, 9.0J x 19, 9.0J x 20

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.27
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 6
Engine | Redline
6000 rpm
6400 rpm
Transmission | Gears
5-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic 5G-TRONIC
Automatic

Reviews

Neofiliac score
80%
94%
82%
Pros
  • Superb comfort and handling
  • Superb elegance, if a bit feminine
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • Solid powertrain lineup (except the M137 V12)
  • Multi-link suspensions all around
  • Awe-inspiring 612hp + 1000Nm in the S65 AMG
  • Overall robust and powerful drivetrains
  • Further improved exterior styling
  • Superb suspension setup
  • Powerful engine lineup
  • Great double-wishbone suspension setup
  • High build quality
Cons
  • Horrible ABC problems
  • Body corrosion issues
  • Cost-cutting gone wrong
  • Horrendous ABC reliability in higher-end models
  • 4MATIC started to appear
  • Some questionable design choices

Price

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