Same power to weight, but the C55 is faster :cringe: how is the STR an E55 rival?
Mercedes-Benz C 55 AMG vs Jaguar S-Type R
| Category | Jaguar S-Type R | C 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 395 / 390 | 367 / 362 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 541 / 399 | 510 / 376 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1800 / 3968 | 1680 / 3704 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 219 / 216 | 219 / 216 |
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 |
Performance
| Category | Jaguar S-Type R | C 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.6 s | 5.0 s |
| Est. 0 - 60 mph | 5.3 s | 4.7 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 13.6 s | 11.2 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.5 s @ 85.7 mph | 9.3 s @ 92.0 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.8 s @ 103.1 mph | 13.3 s |
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
Summary
| Category | Jaguar S-Type R | C 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 279 | 300 |
| Straight line speed | 480 | 600 |
| Total | 759 | 900 |
Verdict
C 55 AMG is the fastest by a small margin.
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FastestLaps 2m 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.
