Pretty sure this is more of an E55 W210 comoetitor? Cause the C55 takes that one easily
Mercedes-Benz C 55 AMG vs Jaguar S-Type R
| Category | Jaguar S-Type R | C 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 4.2 l V8 | 5.4 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 395 / 390 | 367 / 362 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 541 / 399 | 510 / 376 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1831 / 4037 | 1654 / 3646 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 216 / 213 | 222 / 219 |
Lap Times
| Track | Jaguar S-Type R | C 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:22.10 | 1:18.60 |
| Autozeitung test track | 1:47.70 | 1:46.10 |
| Winton (National Circuit) | 1:45.22 | 1:43.67 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Jaguar S-Type R | C 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.6 s | 5.0 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 21.3 s | 17.9 s |
| 1000 m | 25.6 s | 24.8 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 15.7 s | 12.9 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.4 s | 4.7 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 13.6 s | 11.2 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.8 s @ 87.6 mph | 9.3 s @ 92.0 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.8 s @ 103.1 mph | 13.3 s |
General performance
| Category | Jaguar S-Type R | C 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.55 g (5 m/s²) | 0.62 g (6 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 10.0 l/100 km (24 mpg US / 28 UK) | 14.7 l/100 km (16 mpg US / 19 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.82 g (8 m/s²) | 0.85 g (8 m/s²) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 52 m (172 ft) | 50 m (165 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Jaguar S-Type R | C 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 93 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 76 | 100 |
| Overall | 86 | 100 |
Verdict
C 55 AMG is the fastest by considerable margin.
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FastestLaps 4y ago
Its close enough where other things about the car can be more important for the buying decision than performance. Both are V8, both are similar size and both probably cost similar money. That's close enough.
