Jaguar F-Type 2017 vs Mercedes E class 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Jaguar F-Type) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes E class) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
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Jaguar F-Type is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar F-Type engine produces 54 HP more power than Mercedes E class, but torque is 150 NM less than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Jaguar F-Type reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 5.4 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar F-Type consumes 3 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 F-Type could require 450 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 100 mm (3.9 inches) | 98 mm (3.9 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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 F-Type engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Jaguar XJ, Jaguar XF, Jaguar F-Pace, Jaguar XE | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes CLS, Mercedes GLE | |
| 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: | 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: | 4.48 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.31 m | 1.43 m | |
| Jaguar F-Type is 37 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 3 cm wider, while the height of Jaguar F-Type is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | 425 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
408 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Jaguar F-Type has 115 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 2`365 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 25 800 | |
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