Jaguar XJ vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Jaguar XJ and Mercedes-Benz S-Class contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Jaguar XJ and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
When we compare the Jaguar XJ's and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class's specifications and ratings, the Jaguar XJ has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, resale value, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Jaguar XJ's and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a better car than the Jaguar XJ.
Pricing: A used 2019 Jaguar XJ ranges from $29,443 to $59,774 while a used 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is priced between $37,992 to $96,116.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Jaguar XJ loses 61.1 percent of its value and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class loses 56.9 percent of its value. This means the Mercedes-Benz S-Class retains 4.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Jaguar XJ.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Jaguar XJ’s base engine makes 340 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class base engine makes 362 horsepower. The XJ is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 570 miles. The S-Class is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 591 miles. This gives the Mercedes-Benz S-Class the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Jaguar XJ. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Jaguar XJ has the advantage in the areas of front leg room and rear leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$76,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$77,288
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$29,570 - $134,300
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$91,250
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$77,288
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$29,570 - $134,300
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$41,648
Price Range:
$29,443 - $59,774
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$47,151
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$19,658 - $84,966
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
5
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
27,109
# Good or Great Deals:
2
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$56,862
Price Range:
$37,992 - $96,116
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$47,151
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$19,658 - $84,966
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
151
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
51,912
# Good or Great Deals:
65
Jaguar XJ Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Jaguar XJ
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)
6.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
2.7 - 9.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)
6.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
2.7 - 9.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
1.4%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.5 - 22.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.5 - 22.6
Jaguar XJ Rankings
Ranking
9 out of / 24Ranking
10 out of / 24Ranking
21 out of / 24Mercedes-Benz S-Class Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 24Ranking
2 out of / 24Ranking
2 out of / 24Ranking
3 out of / 24Ranking
3 out of / 24Ranking
6 out of / 24Ranking
7 out of / 8Ranking
8 out of / 11Ranking
11 out of / 24Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe, Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Jaguar XJ Trim Levels
Collection, R-Sport, Supercharged
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
340 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
332 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.087 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
362 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
369 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.080 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 27 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
380 / 570 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 28 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
401 / 591 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.6 inches
Cargo Space:
15.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
102.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
59.1 inches
Cargo Space:
18.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
112.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3891 lbs
Width:
82.9 inches
Height:
57.5 inches
Length:
202 inches
Wheelbase:
119.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4553 lbs
Width:
83.9 inches
Height:
58.9 inches
Length:
206.9 inches
Wheelbase:
124.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/45ZR19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/50R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Farallon Pearl Black Metallic / Narvik Black / Santorini Black Metallic
Blue
Loire Blue Metallic
Gray
Carpathian Grey Metallic / Corris Grey Metallic
Green
British Racing Green Metallic
Red
Firenze Red Metallic / Rossello Red Metallic
Silver
Indus Silver Metallic
White
Fuji White / Yulong White Metallic
Beige
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / designo Mocha Black Metallic / Magnetite Black Metallic / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
Anthracite Blue Metallic / Lunar Blue Metallic
Gray
designo Alanite Grey Magno Matte / Selenite Grey Metallic
Green
Emerald Green Metallic
Red
Ruby Black Metallic
Silver
Diamond Silver Metallic / Iridium Silver Metallic
White
designo Cashmere White Magno Matte / designo Diamond White Metallic
Beige
Dune Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Cashew with Truffle Stitching / London Tan with Ebony Stitching
Black
Ebony with Ivory Stitching
White
Ivory with Mineral Stitching
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Porcelain/Black / Silk Beige/Espresso Brown / Silk Beige/Titanium Grey Pearl
Black
Black
White
Porcelain/Black / Silk Beige/Satin Red Pearl
Blue
Deep Sea Blue/Silk Beige
Brown
Mahogany/Silk Beige / Nut Brown/Black
Gray
Magma Grey/Espresso Brown
