Jaguar XF 2008 vs Mercedes E class 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 238 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 293 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Jaguar XF engine produces 7 HP more power than Mercedes E class, but torque is 7 NM less than Mercedes E class. Despite the higher power, Jaguar XF reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 9.3 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar XF consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 510'000 km | 420'000 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: | 12 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jaguar X-Type, Jaguar S-Type | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | |
| 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.96 m | no data | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 540 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Jaguar XF has 40 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.3 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`215 | 2`260 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes E class scores higher in safety tests. The Mercedes E class scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 10 200 | |
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