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Background grid Jaguar XJ Sedan 1968-1973 Mercedes-Benz S Sedan 1972-1980
Spec height1 1.341 m 2
1 1.425 m Spec height1
 + 8.4 cm
2 4.813 m Spec length
+ 14.7 cm 1 4.96 m Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
Center cars
Rear bumper
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan 1972 - 1980
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Mercedes-Benz
S-Class
Sedan
Gen. 1 | 1972 - 1980
Spotted in Switzerland 14″
Jaguar XJ Sedan 1968 - 1973
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Jaguar
XJ
Sedan
Gen. 1 | 1968 - 1973
Spotted in Switzerland 15″ Mirrored image
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Side View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz S-Class (W116) Sedan 1972 vs. Jaguar XJ (Series I) Sedan 1968


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W116) Sedan 1972 is 14.7 cm longer and 8.4 cm higher compared to Jaguar XJ (Series I) Sedan 1968. It offers 11% more cargo space.4,5

Full-size
Size class
Full-size
496 cm
+14.7
Length
481.3 cm
187 cm
+10.2
Width2
176.8 cm
-- cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
142.5 cm
+8.4
Height1
134.1 cm
286.5 cm
+10.1
Wheelbase
276.4 cm
-- cm
Ground clearance3
15.2 cm
1610 kg
Weight4,6
1630 kg
+2%
5
Seats max.
5
530 l
+11%
Cargo volume EU4
481 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 14750
+30%
Price EU7
€ 11346
$ --
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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