Jaguar X-Type 2008 vs Mercedes E class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 194 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 244 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Jaguar X-Type engine produces 10 HP more power than Mercedes E class, but torque is 26 NM less than Mercedes E class. Despite the higher power, Jaguar X-Type reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 5.8 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar X-Type consumes 4.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jaguar X-Type could require 675 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Jaguar S-Type | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | |
| 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: | 4.67 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.47 m | |
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Jaguar X-Type is smaller. Jaguar X-Type is 21 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Jaguar X-Type is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 452 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
452 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Jaguar X-Type has 88 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar X-Type is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 16 400 | |
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