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 3,196 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (215 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. (154 HP @ 6800 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 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 14 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C.
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 (315 Nm) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. (196 Nm). 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 | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2096 cc | 3196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 315 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81.7 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.9 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1506 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2600 mm |