Jaguar X-Type 2008 vs Mercedes E class 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 333 HP | |
| Torque: | 284 NM | 480 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 5.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Jaguar X-Type engine produces 102 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 196 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Jaguar X-Type reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 8.5 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar X-Type consumes 1.8 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 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 510'000 km | 350'000 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 X-Type engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jaguar XF, Jaguar S-Type | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes ML, Mercedes SL, Mercedes GLE | |
| 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 | 11.28 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar X-Type is 0.48 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Jaguar X-Type can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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): | 2`120 | 2`410 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 15 400 | |
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