2000 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2012 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XJ is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 4,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercedes-Benz S (301 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Jaguar XJ. (271 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2012 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 338 kg more than 2000 Mercedes-Benz S.
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, 2012 Jaguar XJ (600 Nm) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercedes-Benz S. (460 Nm). This means 2012 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercedes-Benz S | 2012 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Jaguar |
| Model | S | XJ |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4965 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1813 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6160 mm | 5252 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4090 mm | 3157 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.5 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 20 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 82 L |
