Mercedes E class 2018 vs Jaguar F-Type 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 435 HP | 380 HP | |
| Torque: | 520 NM | 460 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.4 seconds | 5.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 55 HP more power than Jaguar F-Type, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Jaguar F-Type. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 8.9 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar F-Type, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 100 mm (3.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mercedes E class can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 420'000 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 F-Type engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes CLS | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Jaguar XJ, Jaguar XF, Jaguar F-Pace, Jaguar XE | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Jaguar F-Type might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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: | 4.85 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.31 m | |
| Mercedes E class is 37 cm longer than the Jaguar F-Type, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 310 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 115 litres more trunk space than the Jaguar F-Type. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.8 metres more than that of the Jaguar F-Type, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`425 | 2`150 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 27 200 | no data | |
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