Mercedes W124 vs Jaguar XJ40 - 80s Executive Battle!

Two legends, one verdict! Joe takes the Jaguar XJ40 and the Mercedes W124 for a proper twin test—two iconic luxury saloons from the late '80s and early '90s that defined an era of executive motoring.

Is the Jaguar all about British charm and wafty comfort, or does the Mercedes bring its legendary build quality and engineering to steal the show? We dive into design, driving dynamics, reliability, and that all-important sense of occasion.

Which one would you pick? Let us know in the comments!

Thank you to Kim Cairns Classics for providing the vehicles featured in this video: https://www.kimcairnsclassics.co.uk/

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Chapters:
Intro: 00:00
Jaguar XJ40: 00:35
Mercedes W124: 08:18
Conclusion: 14:27
Outro: 15:29