2003 Jaguar R Coupe vs. 2003 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2003 Jaguar R Coupe and 2003 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,266 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Jaguar R Coupe (370 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2003 Mercedes-Benz S. (276 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Jaguar R Coupe should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 155 kg more than 2003 Jaguar R Coupe.
Because 2003 Mercedes-Benz S is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Jaguar R Coupe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Mercedes-Benz S will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Jaguar R Coupe (525 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercedes-Benz S. (400 Nm). This means 2003 Jaguar R Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Jaguar R Coupe | 2003 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | R Coupe | S |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 4266 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 88 L |
