Jaguar X-Type 2001 vs Mercedes C class 2002

 
Jaguar X-Type
2001 - 2006
Mercedes C class
2002 - 2004
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.5 Petrol2.6 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 194 HP170 HP
Torque: 244 NM240 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.9 seconds10 seconds
Jaguar X-Type is more dynamic to drive.
Jaguar X-Type engine produces 24 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 4 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Jaguar X-Type reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.311.2
Real fuel consumption: 11.3 l/100km10.8 l/100km
By specification Jaguar X-Type consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Jaguar X-Type over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Jaguar X-Type consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class.
Fuel tank capacity: 61 litres62 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 590 km in combined cycle550 km in combined cycle
800 km on highway750 km on highway
530 km with real consumption570 km with real consumption

Drive type

Wheel drive type: 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 480'000 km420'000 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: 8 years10 years
Engine spread: Used also on Jaguar S-TypeInstalled on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E 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 C class might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets: noyes
The Mercedes C 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 m4.53 m
Width: 1.79 m1.73 m
Height: 1.39 m1.43 m
Jaguar X-Type is larger, but slightly lower.
Jaguar X-Type is 14 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 6 cm wider, while the height of Jaguar X-Type is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 452 litresno data
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
452 litresno data
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters10.8 meters
Gross weight (kg): 2`1201`500
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
average
Average price (€): 36001600
Rating in user reviews: 8.3/10 7.9/10
Pros and Cons: Jaguar X-Type has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
Mercedes C klase has
  • lower price
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