Jaguar S-Type R (2002 – 2004) vs Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors (2002 – 2006): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 500 hp against 405 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.8 s against 5.6 s. It uses less fuel, from 11.9 L/100 km against 12.5 L/100 km. The Jaguar S-Type R is the lighter car, from 1,800 kg against 1,885 kg. At 4,994 mm, the Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors is 115 mm longer than the Jaguar S-Type R.
| Specification |
Jaguar
S-Type R
2002 – 2004
|
Mercedes-Benz
CL-Klasse and predecessors
2002 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Documented years | 2002 – 2004 | 2002 – 2006 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 405 hp | 306 – 500 hp |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 460 – 800 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.6 s | 4.8 – 6.5 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.5 L/100 km | 11.9 – 14.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,879 mm | 4,994 mm |
| Width | 1,821 mm | 1,857 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,397 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,911 mm | 2,885 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,800 kg | 1,885 – 2,075 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.