Jaguar XF 2008 vs Mercedes E class 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 275 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Jaguar XF is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar XF engine produces 71 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Jaguar XF reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 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 XF consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Jaguar XF consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| 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: | 16 years | 15 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 2009 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: | 4.96 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 2.05 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
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Jaguar XF is larger, but slightly lower. Jaguar XF is 9 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 20 cm wider, while the height of Jaguar XF is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 540 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Jaguar XF has 40 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: | 11.48 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar XF is 0.18 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`360 | 2`390 | |
| 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 (€): | 5400 | 9800 | |
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