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Mercedes W124 vs Jaguar XJ40 - 80s Executive Battle!

32K views · Mar 23, 2025 · Autos & Vehicles

Comments · 312

  • @lucianene7741 · 1 year ago

    I don't care how well-built the Merc is, I'd take the Jag any time.

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  • @PadraigG-u6v · 1 year ago

    I have a w124 my father bought it from the Mercedes factory in 1992 in Stutgart….33 years old and it’s my daily driver ….still going strong…

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  • @damiencampbell8320 · 1 year ago

    Jags have really nice interiors. I like them.

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  • @garethhanna9173 · 1 year ago (edited)

    I&apos;ve owned two XJ40 4.0&apos;s. The first, a 1989 Daimler, was the worst built car I&apos;ve ever had, rusting everywhere and all manner of electrical gremlins.<br>The second, a last of the line 1994 Daimler, was the best built car I&apos;ve ever owned, the thing was a proverbial tank. The Ford money had worked its<br>magic, the late XJ40&apos;s were the car it always should have been.

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  • @herbie53opf · 1 year ago

    I own a 1992 4.0 XJ. Wonderful car, at times a pain but i love it

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  • @tomy8339 · 1 year ago (edited)

    The XJ40 is a magnificent design that still looks stunning on roads today, nearly 50 yrs later. IMO, jaguar&apos;s finest designed car including the most beautiful interior in a Jaguar.

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  • @ivanguidi5084 · 1 year ago (edited)

    The real Jag&apos;s rival is the Merc W126!!! Unbelievable

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  • @jms211 · 1 year ago

    Most of us would go for the Merc for its trouble free reliability and build quality, but deep down what we&apos;d really like is the Jag.

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  • @PeteretePeter · 5 months ago

    I watched and listened to everything about the XJ40. While he was reviewing the Mercedes, I read the comments. Says it all!! 🐆

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  • @conormcgowan3018 · 1 year ago

    The W124 is a Superb Car, &nbsp; amazing German over engineered vehicle . My dad had a beautiful 94 E220 CE, high specification model, &nbsp;fond memories of this car as a kid in &nbsp;Dublin.❤

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  • @chrispenn715 · 1 year ago

    Nice to see such an early XJ40 in such lovely condition - brings back happy memories of mine!

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  • @JCOX1410 · 1 year ago

    I&apos;ve had a W124 87 300E and a W126 420SEL, I am picking up my first 4.0 XJ40 tomorrow! This video made my night! Thank you. 🙏🏽😁

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