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Background grid Mercedes-Benz S Sedan 1972-1980 Jaguar XJ Sedan 1974-1981
Spec height1 56.1 in 2 
+ 1.89 in
1 54.2 in Spec height1
+ 3.94 in 2 73.6 in Spec width2
1 69.7 in Spec width2
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Jaguar XJ Sedan 1974 - 1981
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Jaguar
XJ
Sedan
Gen. 1.1 | 1974 - 1981
Spotted in Switzerland 15″
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan 1972 - 1980
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Mercedes-Benz
S-Class
Sedan
Gen. 1 | 1972 - 1980
Spotted in Switzerland 14″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonJaguar XJ (Series II) Sedan 1974 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W116) Sedan 1972


Dimensions & Specifications | Jaguar XJ (Series II) Sedan 1974 is 3.94 in narrower and 1.89 in lower compared to Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W116) Sedan 1972. It offers 10% less cargo space.4,5

Full-size
Size class
Full-size
195.2 in
Length
195.3 in
+0.1
69.7 in
Width2
73.6 in
+3.9
-- in
Width incl. mirrors
-- in
54.2 in
Height1
56.1 in
+1.9
112.8 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
-- in
Ground clearance3
-- in
3902.2 lbs
+10%
Weight4,6
3549.4 lbs
5
Seats max.
5
17 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
18.7 cu ft
+10%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 13609
Price EU7
€ 14750
+9%
$ --
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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inch
Quick Facts
3069003
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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