Jaguar XJ vs Mercedes-Benz S400
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2013 Mercedes-Benz S400
Overview
| Spec | Jaguar XJR-Sport | Mercedes-Benz S400S400 Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | R-Sport | S400 Hybrid |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | mild hybrid |
| Model year | 2019 | 2013 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Jaguar XJR-Sport | Mercedes-Benz S400S400 Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $75,400 (best) | $92,350 |
| Lowest listing price | $30,000 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $30,000 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $30,000 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 1 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Jaguar XJR-Sport | Mercedes-Benz S400S400 Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 21 MPG | 21 MPG |
| City MPG | 18 MPG | 19 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 27 MPG (best) | 25 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 21.1 gal | 21.9 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Jaguar XJR-Sport | Mercedes-Benz S400S400 Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 340 hp (best) | 295 hp |
| Torque | 332 lb-ft (best) | 284 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3 L | 3.5 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Jaguar XJR-Sport | Mercedes-Benz S400S400 Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 15.2 cu ft | 16.4 cu ft (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,891 lbs (best) | 4,474 lbs |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.8 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 119.4 in | 124.6 in (best) |
| Length | 202 in | 206.5 in (best) |
| Width | 74.8 in (best) | 73.7 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 58 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Jaguar XJR-Sport | Mercedes-Benz S400S400 Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | Not Rated | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | Not Rated | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | Not Rated | — |
| Side crash (driver) | Not Rated | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | Not Rated | — |
| Side pole | Not Rated | — |
| Rollover | Not Rated | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 1 | None reported (best) |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Jaguar XJ | Mercedes-Benz S400 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | R-Sport $75,400 MSRP(Currently comparing) | S400 Hybrid $92,350 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | R-Sport $78,300 MSRP | — |
| 3 | XJL Portfolio $84,500 MSRP | — |
| 4 | XJL Portfolio $87,400 MSRP | — |
| 5 | XJ Collection $85,000 MSRP | — |
| 6 | XJ50 $87,500 MSRP | — |
| 7 | XJ50 $99,300 MSRP | — |
| 8 | XJ50 $90,400 MSRP | — |
| 9 | Supercharged $93,000 MSRP | — |
| 10 | XJL Supercharged $96,300 MSRP | — |
Live inventory
Jaguar XJ vs Mercedes-Benz S400 FAQ
- Which is better: 2019 Jaguar XJ or 2013 Mercedes-Benz S400?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2019 Jaguar XJ vs 2013 Mercedes-Benz S400 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2019 Jaguar XJ or 2013 Mercedes-Benz S400?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2019 Jaguar XJ starts lower at $75,400. Live Jaguar XJ listings start at $30,000.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2019 Jaguar XJ or 2013 Mercedes-Benz S400?
- The 2019 Jaguar XJ leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (75,400).
- Which has better horsepower: 2019 Jaguar XJ or 2013 Mercedes-Benz S400?
- The 2019 Jaguar XJ leads on horsepower in this comparison (470).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2019 Jaguar XJ vs 2013 Mercedes-Benz S400?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Jaguar XJ (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).