Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse AMG (2010 – 2013) vs Jaguar XJ (2009 – 2012): specs compared

The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse AMG is the more powerful of the two, with up to 630 hp against 510 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.4 s against 4.9 s. The Jaguar XJ uses less fuel, from 7.0 L/100 km against 10.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,672 kg against 2,070 kg.

Specification Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse AMG Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse AMG 2010 – 2013 Jaguar XJ Jaguar XJ 2009 – 2012
Overview
Origin Germany United Kingdom
Documented years 2010 – 2013 2009 – 2012
Body style — —
Variants 4 12
Fuel Petrol Petrol, Diesel
Drive RWD RWD · AWD
Gearbox Automatic Automatic
Performance
Power 525 – 630 hp 241 – 510 hp
Torque 630 – 1,001 Nm 340 – 625 Nm
0–100 km/h 4.4 – 4.6 s 4.9 – 7.5 s
Top speed 249 – 250 km/h 241 – 249 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 10.7 – 14.7 L/100 km 7.0 – 12.1 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 5,121 – 5,250 mm 5,121 – 5,248 mm
Width 1,869 mm 2,108 mm
Height 1,476 – 1,478 mm 1,448 mm
Wheelbase 3,035 – 3,165 mm 3,030 mm
Curb weight 2,070 – 2,275 kg 1,672 – 1,915 kg

Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

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