Compare Mercedes S-class W220 facelift vs Jaguar XJ X308 vs Jaguar X-Type
Variants
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
XJ8 3.2
XJ8 4.0
XJ8 4.0 Sovereign (LWB)
XJR
2.0D
2.1
2.1 AT
2.2D
2.5
2.5 AT
3.0
3.0 AT
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
452 L / 16.0 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
10.0 L / 10.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
6.5 L / 6.9 qt
Fuel Capacity
81.0 L / 21.4 gal
61.0 L / 16.1 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Construction
Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
Platform
Ford CD132
Dimensions
Size | Height
1430 mm / 56.3 in
Size | Length
4672 mm / 183.9 in
Size | Width
1799 mm / 70.8 in
1789 mm / 70.4 in
Track Width | Front
1500.0 mm / 59.1 in
1522.0 mm / 59.9 in
Track Width | Rear
1498.0 mm / 59.0 in
1537.0 mm / 60.5 in
Wheelbase
2710 mm / 106.7 in
Performance
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Engine | Bore
86.0 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Redline
6400 rpm
Transmission | Gears
5-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic
Production
Availability
1997 ~ 2003
Reviews
Neofiliac score
94%
87%
38%
Pros
- Awe-inspiring 612hp + 1000Nm in the S65 AMG
- Overall robust and powerful drivetrains
- Further improved exterior styling
- Superb suspension setup
- Best-in-class styling
- Double-wishbone suspensions all-around
- Great fit and finish
- Wonderful Supercharged V8 engine
- Beautiful front-end
- Well-appointed interiors
Cons
- Horrendous ABC reliability in higher-end models
- 4MATIC started to appear
- Engine not the most reliable
- Limited by MacPherson strut front suspension
- No powerful engine options
- FWD on a Jag
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