2004 Jaguar S-Type vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Jaguar S-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Jaguar S-Type would be higher. At 5,460 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2004 Jaguar S-Type. (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2004 Jaguar S-Type.
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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Jaguar S-Type. (525 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Jaguar S-Type | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | S-Type | CLS |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 5460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 294 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
