Jaguar S-Type 2004 vs Mercedes E class 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 207 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 435 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Jaguar S-Type is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar S-Type engine produces 30 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Jaguar S-Type reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.5 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar S-Type consumes 0.6 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 S-Type could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 460'000 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: | 6 years | 3 years | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.88 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Jaguar S-Type is 6 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
810 litres | 540 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Jaguar S-Type has 170 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. This could mean that the Jaguar S-Type uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Jaguar S-Type (by 270 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar S-Type is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`255 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 3000 | |
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