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Jaguar XJ40 or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W126?

1986–1994 vs 1979–1991 · Sedan vs Sedan/Coupe

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Jaguar XJ401986–1994 · 2 engines · XJ6, SovereignSpecifications →Listings →
Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W1261979–1991 · 11 engines · Standard, Lang, ExklusivSpecifications →Listings →
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Jaguar XJ401986–1994no listings
Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W1261979–1991no listings
Dimensions
Length4,988 mmLength4,910 mm–5,135 mm
Width1,793 mmWidth1,820 mm–1,828 mm
Height1,380 mmHeight1,406 mm–1,446 mm
Wheelbase2,870 mmWheelbase2,850 mm–3,075 mm
Ground clearance140 mmGround clearance145 mm
Trunk volume430 lTrunk volume470 l–500 l
Curb weight1,750 kg–1,790 kgCurb weight1,510 kg–1,800 kg
Fuel tank79 lFuel tank90 l–100 l
Engines
Production years1986–1994Production years1979–1991
Body typeSedanBody typeSedan, Coupe
Number of engines2Number of engines11
Power147–167 kW (200–227 hp)Power92–220 kW (125–299 hp)
Displacement (l)3.2–4.0Displacement (l)2.6–5.5
FuelPetrolFuelPetrol, Diesel
GearboxAutomaticGearboxAutomatic
DrivetrainRear-wheelDrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption12.5 l/100 km · 3.2Lowest consumption9.5 l/100 km · 300 SD Turbodiesel
Best 0–100 km/h8.5 s · 4.0Best 0–100 km/h6.8 s · 560 SEC
Top speed222 km/hTop speed250 km/h
Trim levelsXJ6 · Standard
Items in the base trim25 · XJ6Items in the base trim18 · Standard
Items in the top trim34 · SovereignItems in the top trim27 · Exklusiv
Equipment · Comfort6 · 5
Air Conditioning✓Air Conditioning✓
Cruise Control✓Cruise Control—
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows✓Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 4
Grey Interior—Grey Interior✓
Beige Interior✓Beige Interior—
Velour—Velour✓
Leather✓Leather—
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
Rear Armrest✓Rear Armrest✓
Front centre armrest✓Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 1
Audio System✓Audio System✓
12V Socket✓12V Socket—
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 2
Halogen Headlights—Halogen Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors✓Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights✓Fog Lights—
Equipment · Safety3 · 2
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag—
ABS✓ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 2
Alarm✓Alarm—
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior4 · 2
Alloy Wheels✓Alloy Wheels✓
R15 Wheels—R15 Wheels✓
R16 Wheels✓R16 Wheels—
Metallic Paint✓Metallic Paint—
Full-size spare wheel✓Full-size spare wheel—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Jaguar XJ40 or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W126?

Length: Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W126 5,135 mm, Jaguar XJ40 4,988 mm (a 147 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,075 vs 2,870 mm. Boot: 500 vs 430 l.

Which uses less fuel — Jaguar XJ40 or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W126?

The most frugal Jaguar XJ40 uses 12.5 l/100 km (3.2); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W126 9.5 l/100 km (300 SD Turbodiesel).

Which is more powerful — Jaguar XJ40 or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W126?

The strongest Jaguar XJ40 makes 167 kW (227 hp) (4.0); the strongest Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W126 220 kW (299 hp) (560 SEL).

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