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1998 Mercedes S Class Comparisons
Individual reviews have their uses, but nothing reveals a car’s pros and cons like
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cold, hard scrutiny. With our 1998 Mercedes-Benz S-Class comparison tool you can see for yourself how any two or three models measure up against this vehicle in body dimensions, horsepower, fuel economy, equipment, pricing, you name it. Our user-friendly format should make differences easy to spot.
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class S320 |
Audi A8 |
Jaguar XJR |
Jaguar XK8 |
| MSRP |
$64,000.00 |
$65,000.00 |
$65,300.00 |
$69,900.00 |
| Destination |
$595.00 |
$500.00 |
$2,680.00 |
$580.00 |
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class S320 |
Audi A8 |
Jaguar XJR |
Jaguar XK8 |
| Standard Engine |
3.2L 228hp I6 |
4.2L 300hp V8 |
4L 370hp V8 |
4L 290hp V8 |
| Horsepower |
228 @ 5600 RPM |
300 @ 6000 RPM |
370 @ 6150 RPM |
290 @ 6100 RPM |
| Torque |
232 @ 3750 RPM |
295 @ 3300 RPM |
387 @ 3600 RPM |
290 @ 4250 RPM |
| Valves |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| Displacement (cc) |
3199 |
4172 |
3980 |
3996 |
| Bore X Stroke (in.) |
3.5 X 3.3 |
3.3 X 3.7 |
3.6 X 4 |
3.4 X 3.4 |
| Compression Ratio |
10:1 |
10.8:1 |
8.5:1 |
10.8:1 |
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class S320 |
Audi A8 |
Jaguar XJR |
Jaguar XK8 |
| City (mpg) |
17 |
17 |
16 |
17 |
| Highway (mpg) |
23 |
25 |
21 |
24 |
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class S320 |
Audi A8 |
Jaguar XJR |
Jaguar XK8 |
| Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) |
4479.8 |
3902.2 |
4215.2 |
3866.9 |
| Wheelbase (in.) |
119.7 |
113 |
113 |
101.9 |
| Length (in.) |
201.3 |
198.2 |
197.8 |
187.4 |
| Width (in.) |
74.3 |
74 |
70.8 |
72 |
| Height (in.) |
58.5 |
56.7 |
53.1 |
51.4 |
| Track Front (in.) |
63.2 |
62.6 |
59.1 |
59.2 |
| Track Rear (in.) |
62.2 |
62.2 |
59 |
59 |
| Ground Clearance (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class S320 |
Audi A8 |
Jaguar XJR |
Jaguar XK8 |
| Standard Seating |
5 |
5 |
5 |
4 |
| Front Headroom (in.) |
38 |
37.1 |
37.2 |
37 |
| Rear Headroom (in.) |
37.8 |
37.9 |
36.3 |
33.2 |
| Front Legroom (in.) |
41.3 |
41.3 |
41.2 |
43 |
| Rear Legroom (in.) |
36.1 |
38.4 |
34.3 |
23.1 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in.) |
61.7 |
58.3 |
57.3 |
55.2 |
| Rear Shoulder Room (in.) |
61.3 |
57.1 |
57.3 |
42.3 |
| Front Hip Room (in.) |
57.1 |
N/A |
57.3 |
N/A |
| Rear Hip Room (in.) |
57.6 |
N/A |
61 |
N/A |
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class S320 |
Audi A8 |
Jaguar XJR |
Jaguar XK8 |
| Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.) |
108.1 |
99.8 |
93 |
N/A |
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class S320 |
Audi A8 |
Jaguar XJR |
Jaguar XK8 |
| Front Suspension |
wishbone |
multi-link |
wishbone |
wishbone |
| Rear Suspension |
multi-link |
wishbone |
wishbone |
wishbone |
| Tires |
225/60R16 |
225/60R16 |
255/45R17 |
245/50R17 |
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class S320 |
Audi A8 |
Jaguar XJR |
Jaguar XK8 |
| Power Door Locks |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class S320 |
Audi A8 |
Jaguar XJR |
Jaguar XK8 |
| 4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive |
rear wheel drive |
4x4 wheel drive |
rear wheel drive |
rear wheel drive |
| ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Limited Slip Differential or Axle |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
N/A |
| Vehicle Stability Control System |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class S320 |
Audi A8 |
Jaguar XJR |
Jaguar XK8 |
| Radio |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
| Cassette Player |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| CD Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| CD Changer |
N/A |
N/A |
Yes |
N/A |
| DVD Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Navigation Aid |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class S320 |
Audi A8 |
Jaguar XJR |
Jaguar XK8 |
| Cruise Control |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Tilt Steering |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Telescopic Steering Column |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class S320 |
Audi A8 |
Jaguar XJR |
Jaguar XK8 |
| Air Conditioning |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class S320 |
Audi A8 |
Jaguar XJR |
Jaguar XK8 |
| Driver Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Front Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
N/A |
| Passenger Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Rear Side Airbag |
N/A |
Std. |
N/A |
N/A |
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class S320 |
Audi A8 |
Jaguar XJR |
Jaguar XK8 |
| Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class S320 |
Audi A8 |
Jaguar XJR |
Jaguar XK8 |
| Sunroof / Moonroof |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
N/A |
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class S320 |
Audi A8 |
Jaguar XJR |
Jaguar XK8 |
| Power Windows |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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