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: | 5.0 Petrol | 5.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 385 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 515 NM | 460 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Jaguar XJ is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar XJ engine produces 79 HP more power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 55 NM more than Mercedes ML. Thanks to more power Jaguar XJ reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 13.0 | |
| Jaguar XJ consumes 4.8 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 720 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 480'000 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 XJ engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jaguar XK, Jaguar XF | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes CLS | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes ML 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: | 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 | 500 litres | |
| Jaguar XJ has 20 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| 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`300 | 2`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 14 000 | 6200 | |
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