Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Jaguar XF | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | |
Engine | supercharged 4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 420 hp@6250 413 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 5.5L V12 OHC-3v 510 hp@5000 612 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.5 in | 124.6 in | -10.1 in |
Length | 195.3 in | 205.0 in | -9.7 in |
Width | 71.6 in | 73.7 in | -2.1 in |
Height | 57.5 in | 58.0 in | -0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4194 lb. | 4895 lb. | -701 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.4 gal. | 23.8 gal. | -5.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 37.8 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.8 in | 59.1 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 41.9 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 38.5 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 58.7 in | -2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 42.3 in | -5.7 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 84.2 in (over 2 rows) | -6.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 17.7 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 1.4 ft3 |
2009 Jaguar XF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Infinitely adjustable. Good side support,. very soft leather, but firmness control and heating/cooling make them comfortable in all conditions. see full Jaguar XF review |
2009 Jaguar XF Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
not as roomy in the rear compared to, say, the BMW 5 series, especially with the front seats set all the way back. see full Jaguar XF review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 420hp 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Rear seat legroom and headroom can be tight if over 6 feet tall. see full Jaguar XF review |
2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Leg room for tall passengers see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
You can adjust the "multicontour" front seats as follows: height, seat angle, back angle, seat cushion length, seat cushion side bolsters, seat back bolsters, lumbar (both vertically and how much pressure),as well as shoulder support, seat firmness,& more see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 232hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Huge, soft reclining chair see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Really like the fact that you could recline in the back seats without disturbing the front occupants. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
My wife refers to it as a sofa on wheels, my daughter sprawls out in the cavernous back seat. I just love the way it drives. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 0 | All our family are over 6 foot and there is plenty of room all round. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |