Jaguar XJ 2009 vs Mercedes ML 2005
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 275 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Jaguar XJ is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar XJ engine produces 85 HP more power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 160 NM more than Mercedes ML. Thanks to more power Jaguar XJ reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 9.4 | |
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The Jaguar XJ is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar XJ consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that by driving the Jaguar XJ over 15,000 km in a year you can save 360 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1460 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| Jaguar XJ gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jaguar XF, Jaguar F-Pace | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes R klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes ML might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.12 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.82 m | |
| Jaguar XJ is 34 cm longer than the Mercedes ML, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Jaguar XJ is 37 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 551 litres | |
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Mercedes ML has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Jaguar XJ has 31 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes ML. This could mean that the Jaguar XJ uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar XJ is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`365 | 2`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 14 000 | 6200 | |
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