Jaguar S-Type engine produces 24 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Mercedes E class. Despite the higher power, Jaguar S-Type reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.3
10.3
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
670 km in combined cycle
630 km in combined cycle
880 km on highway
830 km on highway
Jaguar S-Type gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
480'000 km
420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Jaguar S-Type engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
8 years
10 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Jaguar X-Type
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes CLK
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets:
no
yes
The Mercedes E class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure.
Dimensions
Length:
4.88 m
4.82 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.45 m
Both cars are similar in size. Jaguar S-Type is 6 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
370 litres
no data
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
810 litres
540 litres
Turning diameter:
11.5 meters
11.4 meters
The turning circle of the Jaguar S-Type is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class.
