Mercedes E class 1999 vs Jaguar S-Type 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 470 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 43 HP less power than Jaguar S-Type, but torque is 170 NM more than Jaguar S-Type. Despite less power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 10.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 11.6 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar S-Type, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 450 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 2.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar S-Type. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 510'000 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 Mercedes E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes S klase | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jaguar X-Type, Jaguar XF | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Jaguar S-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: | 4.82 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 4 cm shorter than the Jaguar S-Type, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
520 litres | 810 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes E class has 150 litres more trunk space than the Jaguar S-Type. The Jaguar S-Type may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Jaguar S-Type (by 290 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.8 metres less than that of the Jaguar S-Type, which means Mercedes E class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`160 | 2`175 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1600 | |
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