Jaguar XJ X351 or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W221?

2009–2019 vs 2005–2013 · Sedan vs Sedan

In short

Length: XJ X351 5,252 mm, S-Klasa W221 5,206 mm — a 5 cm difference.
Boot: XJ X351 520 l, S-Klasa W221 560 l.
Lowest consumption: XJ X351 6 l/100 km, S-Klasa W221 5.7 l/100 km.
Power: XJ X351 202–375 kW, S-Klasa W221 150–386 kW.
Standard equipment: XJ X351 34 items (Luxury), S-Klasa W221 38 items (Standard).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Jaguar XJ X3512009–2019 · 4 engines · Luxury, Premium Luxury, Portfolio, AutobiographySpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W2212005–2013 · 12 engines · Standard, Lang, AMG Sportpaket, Grand EditionSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Jaguar XJ X3512009–2019no listings	Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W2212005–2013no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length5,127 mm–5,252 mm	Length5,076 mm–5,206 mm
Width	Width1,899 mm	Width1,871 mm
Height	Height1,456 mm–1,460 mm	Height1,473 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase3,032 mm–3,157 mm	Wheelbase3,035 mm–3,165 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance135 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance125 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume520 l	Trunk volume500 l–560 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,795 kg–1,890 kg	Curb weight1,880 kg–2,215 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank82 l	Fuel tank90 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2009–2019	Production years2005–2013
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines12
Power	Power202–375 kW (275–510 hp)	Power150–386 kW (204–525 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)3.0–5.0	Displacement (l)2.1–6.2
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6 l/100 km · 3.0d V6 275	Lowest consumption5.7 l/100 km · S 250 CDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.6 s · 5.0 V8 S/C 510	Best 0–100 km/h4.6 s · S 600
Top speed	Top speed280 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsLuxury · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim34 · Luxury	Items in the base trim38 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim34 · Luxury	Items in the top trim39 · Lang
Equipment · Comfort13 · 11
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✓
Front Parking Sensors	Front Parking Sensors✓	Front Parking Sensors✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors✓	Rear Parking Sensors✓
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✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry✓	Keyless Entry—
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster✓	Digital Instrument Cluster—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Air suspension	Air suspension✓	Air suspension✓
Equipment · Interior6 · 5
Leather	Leather✓	Leather✓
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✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel—
Rear Armrest	Rear Armrest✓	Rear Armrest—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia6 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port—
Navigation System	Navigation System✓	Navigation System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
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✓
Adaptive Headlights	Adaptive Headlights—	Adaptive Headlights✓
Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror	Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror—	Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror✓
Equipment · Safety6 · 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✓
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-theft0 · 3
Alarm	Alarm—	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking—	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer—	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels—	R17 Wheels✓
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels✓	R18 Wheels—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel—	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Jaguar XJ X351 or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W221?

Length: Jaguar XJ X351 5,252 mm, Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W221 5,206 mm (a 46 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,157 vs 3,165 mm. Boot: 520 vs 560 l.

Which uses less fuel — Jaguar XJ X351 or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W221?

The most frugal Jaguar XJ X351 uses 6 l/100 km (3.0d V6 275); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W221 5.7 l/100 km (S 250 CDI).

Which is more powerful — Jaguar XJ X351 or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W221?

The strongest Jaguar XJ X351 makes 375 kW (510 hp) (5.0 V8 S/C 510); the strongest Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W221 386 kW (525 hp) (S 63 AMG).

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