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Background grid Jaguar XJ Sedan 1974-1981 Mercedes-Benz S Sedan 1972-1980
Spec height1 1.377 m 2
1 1.425 m Spec height1
 + 4.8 cm
2 1.77 m Spec width2
+ 10 cm 1 1.87 m Spec width2
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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 1974 - 1981
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Jaguar
XJ
Sedan
Gen. 1.1 | 1974 - 1981
Spotted in Switzerland 15″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz S-Class (W116) Sedan 1972 vs. Jaguar XJ (Series II) Sedan 1974


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W116) Sedan 1972 is 10 cm wider and 4.8 cm higher compared to Jaguar XJ (Series II) Sedan 1974. It offers 11% more cargo space.4,5

Full-size
Size class
Full-size
496 cm
+0.1
Length
495.9 cm
187 cm
+10
Width2
177 cm
-- cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
142.5 cm
+4.8
Height1
137.7 cm
286.5 cm
Wheelbase
286.5 cm
-- cm
Ground clearance3
-- cm
1610 kg
Weight4,6
1770 kg
+10%
5
Seats max.
5
530 l
+11%
Cargo volume EU4
480 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 14750
+9%
Price EU7
€ 13609
$ --
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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