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Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) 280 SE (185 Hp) Automatic & Jaguar XK 8 Convertible (QDV) 4.2 i V8 32V Type R (395 Hp)


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Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) 280 SE (185 Hp) Automatic
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Jaguar XK 8 Convertible (QDV) 4.2 i V8  32V Type R (395 Hp)
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Brand: Mercedes-Benz Jaguar
Model: S-class XK 8
Generation: S-class SE (W126) XK 8 Convertible (QDV)
Engine / modification: 280 SE (185 Hp) Automatic 4.2 i V8 32V Type R (395 Hp)
Production start: 1979 year 2002 year
Production end: 1985 year 2005 year
Coupe type: Sedan Cabriolet
Num. of Doors: 4 2
Num. of seats: 5 2+2
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 16.8 l/100 km 18.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 9.4 l/100 km 9.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 12.5 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume: 90 l 75 l
Power: 185 hp 395 hp
Max power in: 5800 rpm. 6100 rpm.
Maximum speed: 205 km/h 250 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 10.8 sec 5.6 sec
Torque: 240 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 541 Nm/5500 rpm.
Model Engine: M 110 E 28 / 110.987
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 2746 cm3 4196 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 7 l
Coolant: 10.5 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection
Aspiration / Turbine: Mechanical supercharging (Compressor)
Position of cylinders: Inline V engine
Valvetrain: DOHC DOHC
Number of cylinders: 6 8
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 4
Compression ratio: 9 9.1
Piston Stroke: 78.8 mm 90.3 mm
Cylinder Bore: 86 mm 86 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 4 6
Length: 4995 mm 4760 mm
Width: 1820 mm 1829 mm
Height: 1430 mm 1306 mm
Wheelbase: 2930 mm 2588 mm
Front track: 1545 mm 1504 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1517 mm 1498 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 307 l
Front suspension: Double wishbone Double wishbone
Rear suspension: Double wishbone
Max weight: 2080 kg 2180 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Ventilated discs
Kerb Weight: 1560 kg 1815 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Cone worm with recirculation balls Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
Tire size: Front wheel tires: 195/75 R14 245/45; 255/45 R18
Wheel rims size: Front wheel rims: 6J x 14