2011 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2006 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Jaguar S-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Jaguar S-Type would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S (536 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 339 more horse power than 2006 Jaguar S-Type. (197 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2006 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 610 kg more than 2006 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S (799 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 553 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jaguar S-Type. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz S | 2006 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Jaguar |
| Model | S | S-Type |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 536 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 799 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2230 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5245 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3165 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
