Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) 420 SEL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic & Jaguar XJ (X350/NA3) 4.2 i V8 32V (400 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Jaguar |
| Model: | S-class | XJ |
| Generation: | S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) | XJ (X350/NA3) |
| Engine / modification: | 420 SEL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic | 4.2 i V8 32V (400 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1987 year | 2003 year |
| Production end: | 1991 year | 2006 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 15.1 l/100 km | 18.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.7 l/100 km | 9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 12.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 85 l |
| Power: | 231 hp | 400 hp |
| Max power in: | 5400 rpm. | 6100 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 222 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.2 sec | 5.3 sec |
| Torque: | 335 Nm @ 4000 rpm. | 541 Nm/3500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 116 E 42 / 116.965 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4196 cm3 | 4196 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l | |
| Coolant: | 12.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Mechanical supercharging (Compressor) | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | - |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 9.1 |
| Piston Stroke: | 78.9 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 6 |
| Length: | 5160 mm | 5090 mm |
| Width: | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Height: | 1441 mm | 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3070 mm | 3034 mm |
| Front track: | 1555 mm | 1556 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1527 mm | 1546 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 470 l | |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | Hydro-pneumatic element |
| Rear suspension: | Hydro-pneumatic element | |
| Max weight: | 2180 kg | 2250 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1660 kg | 1665 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 205/65 R15 | 255/40 R19 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 7J x 15 |