Jaguar S-Type 1999 vs Mercedes E class 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Jaguar S-Type is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar S-Type engine produces 63 HP more power than Mercedes E class, but torque is 100 NM less than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Jaguar S-Type reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.6 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Jaguar S-Type consumes 4 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 600 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Jaguar S-Type consumes 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 510'000 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 Jaguar S-Type engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jaguar X-Type, Jaguar XF | Used only for this car | |
| 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: | 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: | 4.86 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Jaguar S-Type is 4 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, width is practically the same , while the height of Jaguar S-Type is 1 cm lower. | |||
| 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: | 12.1 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar S-Type is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Jaguar S-Type can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`175 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 3000 | |
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