Jaguar S-Type 1999 vs Mercedes E class 1995
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 17 seconds | |
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Jaguar S-Type is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar S-Type engine produces 145 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Jaguar S-Type reaches 100 km/h speed 8.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.6 l/100km | 7.2 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 3.7 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 555 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Jaguar S-Type consumes 4.4 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 | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 510'000 km | 630'000 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: | 12 years | 6 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 | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Jaguar S-Type is 6 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 2 cm wider, while the height of Jaguar S-Type is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 515 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
810 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Jaguar S-Type has 145 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar S-Type is 0.8 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 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1600 | |
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