Jaguar XF 2012 vs Mercedes E class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Jaguar XF is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar XF engine produces 36 HP more power than Mercedes E class, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Jaguar XF reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Jaguar XF consumes 0.9 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 XF could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Jaguar XF consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 970 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 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 XF engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jaguar XJ, Jaguar F-Pace | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes E klase 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.97 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.51 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Jaguar XF is 6 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 2 cm wider, while the height of Jaguar XF is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 695 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1905 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Jaguar XF has 145 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. This could mean that the Jaguar XF uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar XF is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`440 | 2`480 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 10 800 | |
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