Jaguar XF 2012 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Jaguar XF engine produces 9 HP more power than Mercedes C class, but torque is 40 NM less than Mercedes C class. Despite the higher power, Jaguar XF reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Jaguar XF is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Jaguar XF consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Jaguar XF over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Jaguar XF consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 970 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Jaguar XF gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 560'000 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 C class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jaguar XJ, Jaguar F-Pace | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2011 3.0 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM642 is a 3.0-liter V6 diesel widely used in many models under the 3.0 CDI or 350 CDI designation. It is known for strong performance and good durability when maintained properly, and well-kept engines are capable of exceeding 500,000 km. At the same time, the unit has several characteristic weak ... More about Mercedes C klase 2011 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.97 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
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Jaguar XF is larger. Jaguar XF is 36 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 11 cm wider, while the height of Jaguar XF is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1675 litres | 1500 litres | |
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Jaguar XF has more luggage capacity. Jaguar XF has 65 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Jaguar XF (by 175 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar XF is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Jaguar XF can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`440 kg | 2`325 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 6600 | |
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