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Background grid Mercedes-Benz S Sedan 1994-1998 Jaguar XJ Sedan 1997-2002
Spec height1 1.497 m 2 
+ 15.2 cm
1 1.345 m Spec height1
+ 2 cm 2
+ 8.7 cm 2 1.886 m Spec width2
1 1.799 m Spec width2
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Jaguar XJ Sedan 1997 - 2002
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Jaguar
XJ
Sedan
Gen. 4 | 1997 - 2002
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan 1994 - 1998
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Mercedes-Benz
S-Class
Sedan
Gen. 3.1 | 1994 - 1998
Spotted in Switzerland 15″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonJaguar XJ (X308) Sedan 1997 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W140) Sedan 1994


Dimensions & Specifications | Jaguar XJ (X308) Sedan 1997 is 8.7 cm narrower and 15.2 cm lower compared to Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W140) Sedan 1994. It has 2 cm less ground clearance and offers 19% less cargo space.4,5

Full-size
Size class
Full-size
502.3 cm
Length
511.3 cm
+9
179.9 cm
Width2
188.6 cm
+8.7
207.8 cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
134.5 cm
Height1
149.7 cm
+15.2
287 cm
Wheelbase
304 cm
+17
13 cm
Ground clearance3
15 cm
+2
1780 kg
Weight4,6
2000 kg
+13%
5
Seats max.
5
430 l
Cargo volume EU4
525 l
+23%
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 48419
+3%
Price EU7
€ 47092
$ --
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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