2005 Jaguar S-Type vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2005 Jaguar S-Type and 2005 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (362 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. (294 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 30 kg more than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (510 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jaguar S-Type | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | S-Type | C |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 294 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |
