1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2004 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas would be higher. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercedes-Benz S (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 75 kg more than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercedes-Benz S (460 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. (394 Nm). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas | 2004 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Vanden Plas | S |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 4966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2970 mm |
