2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs Jaguar XJ

Mercedes-Benz Biturbo VS Jaguar Supercharged

To make the high amounts of power that both of these luxury full-size sedans are capable of, they rely on forced induction. By forcing more air pressure into the engine than it can do on its own, the explosive force of each piston grows exponentially. The difference between these two engines, besides the size, is how the extra pressure is forced though the engine. 

In The Jaguar, you have a supercharger that makes power by pushing air through the intake. Traditionally, superchargers were more reliable and more responsive than turbochargers because they were directly connected with the engine via a belt. Today, systems like the Mercedes-Benz biturbo setup reign supreme because they offer more overall power, provide better gas mileage, and instantaneous response by sucking air through the exhaust manifold. Of course, both engines still come with more power than you could ever need, so the varying sound of each might be a factor in your purchasing decision. If you want to see how the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class owns the road, stop by Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale today to get behind the wheel.