Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse AMG (2002 – 2005) vs Jaguar S-Type R (2002 – 2004): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse AMG is the more powerful of the two, with up to 500 hp against 405 hp. The Jaguar S-Type R uses less fuel, from 12.5 L/100 km against 13.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,800 kg against 1,899 kg. At 5,042 mm, the Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse AMG is 163 mm longer than the Jaguar S-Type R.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
S-Klasse AMG
2002 – 2005
|
Jaguar
S-Type R
2002 – 2004
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2002 – 2005 | 2002 – 2004 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 500 hp | 405 hp |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 540 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.7 s | 5.6 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 13.0 L/100 km | 12.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,042 mm | 4,879 mm |
| Width | 1,854 mm | 1,821 mm |
| Height | 1,445 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,964 mm | 2,911 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,899 kg | 1,800 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.