Jaguar XJ X308 or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W220?

1997–2003 vs 1998–2005 · Sedan vs Sedan

In short

Length: XJ X308 5,024 mm, S-Klasa W220 5,158 mm — a 13 cm difference.
Boot: XJ X308 440 l, S-Klasa W220 500 l.
Lowest consumption: XJ X308 11.8 l/100 km, S-Klasa W220 8 l/100 km.
Power: XJ X308 175–276 kW, S-Klasa W220 145–368 kW.
Standard equipment: XJ X308 24 items (XJ8), S-Klasa W220 35 items (Standard).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Jaguar XJ X3081997–2003 · 3 engines · XJ8, Executive, Sovereign, XJRSpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W2201998–2005 · 11 engines · Standard, Lang, AMG Sportpaket, designoSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Jaguar XJ X3081997–2003no listings	Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W2201998–2005no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length5,024 mm	Length5,038 mm–5,158 mm
Width	Width1,799 mm	Width1,855 mm
Height	Height1,314 mm	Height1,444 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,870 mm	Wheelbase2,965 mm–3,085 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance135 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance130 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume440 l	Trunk volume500 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,755 kg–1,855 kg	Curb weight1,770 kg–2,090 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank81 l	Fuel tank88 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1997–2003	Production years1998–2005
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines3	Number of engines11
Power	Power175–276 kW (238–375 hp)	Power145–368 kW (197–500 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)3.2–4.0	Displacement (l)2.8–5.8
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption11.8 l/100 km · 3.2 V8	Lowest consumption8 l/100 km · S 320 CDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.6 s · 4.0 V8 Supercharged XJR	Best 0–100 km/h4.8 s · S 600
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsXJ8 · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim24 · XJ8	Items in the base trim35 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim34 · Sovereign	Items in the top trim37 · Lang
Equipment · Comfort6 · 9
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents—	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment	Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment—	Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Air suspension	Air suspension—	Air suspension✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 6
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric—
Leather	Leather—	Leather✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
Electric Front Seats	Electric Front Seats—	Electric Front Seats✓
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats—	Heated Front Seats✓
Driver's Seat Memory	Driver's Seat Memory—	Driver's Seat Memory✓
Rear Armrest	Rear Armrest✓	Rear Armrest✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 1
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Navigation System	Navigation System—	Navigation System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 6
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor—	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor—	Light Sensor✓
Headlight Washers	Headlight Washers—	Headlight Washers✓
Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror	Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror—	Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror✓
Equipment · Safety5 · 7
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 3
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Jaguar XJ X308 or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W220?

Length: Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W220 5,158 mm, Jaguar XJ X308 5,024 mm (a 134 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,085 vs 2,870 mm. Boot: 500 vs 440 l.

Which uses less fuel — Jaguar XJ X308 or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W220?

The most frugal Jaguar XJ X308 uses 11.8 l/100 km (3.2 V8); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W220 8 l/100 km (S 320 CDI).

Which is more powerful — Jaguar XJ X308 or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W220?

The strongest Jaguar XJ X308 makes 276 kW (375 hp) (4.0 V8 Supercharged XJR); the strongest Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W220 368 kW (500 hp) (S 600).

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