Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors (1979 – 1991) vs Daimler Double Six Series III (1979 – 1992): specs compared
Both offer around 300 hp at most. The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.9 s against 7.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 230 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 10.7 L/100 km against 15.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,520 kg against 1,930 kg. At 5,159 mm, the Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors is 99 mm longer than the Daimler Double Six Series III.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
S-Klasse and predecessors
1979 – 1991
|
Daimler
Double Six Series III
1979 – 1992
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1979 – 1991 | 1979 – 1992 |
| Body style | — | Sedan |
| Variants | 16 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 156 – 300 hp | 299 hp |
| Torque | 225 – 455 Nm | 432 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 – 10.2 s | 7.5 s |
| Top speed | 200 – 250 km/h | 230 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.7 – 14.1 L/100 km | 15.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,019 – 5,159 mm | 5,060 mm |
| Width | 1,821 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,438 mm | 1,377 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,936 – 3,071 mm | 2,865 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,520 – 1,815 kg | 1,930 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.