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Background grid Jaguar XJ Sedan 1986-1994 Mercedes-Benz S Sedan 1985-1991
Spec height1 54.3 in 2
1 56.6 in Spec height1
 + 2.24 in
2 70.9 in Spec width2
+ 0.75 in 1 71.7 in Spec width2
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan 1985 - 1991
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Mercedes-Benz
S-Class
Sedan
Gen. 2.1 | 1985 - 1991
Spotted in Switzerland 15″
Jaguar XJ Sedan 1986 - 1994
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Jaguar
XJ
Sedan
Gen. 2 | 1986 - 1994
Spotted in Switzerland 15″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz S-Class (W126) Sedan 1985 vs. Jaguar XJ (XJ40) Sedan 1986


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W126) Sedan 1985 is 0.75 in wider and 2.24 in higher compared to Jaguar XJ (XJ40) Sedan 1986. It offers 19% more cargo space.4,5

Full-size
Size class
Full-size
197.6 in
+1.2
Length
196.4 in
71.7 in
+0.8
Width2
70.9 in
-- in
Width incl. mirrors
-- in
56.6 in
+2.3
Height1
54.3 in
112.8 in
Wheelbase
113 in
+0.2
-- in
Ground clearance3
-- in
3461.3 lbs
Weight4,6
-- lbs
5
Seats max.
5
18 cu ft
+19%
Cargo volume EU4
15.2 cu ft
-- 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
€ 31172
Price EU7
€ --
$ --
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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Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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