Jaguar XF 2008 vs Mercedes S class 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.2 Petrol | 4.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 298 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 411 NM | 460 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is a more dynamic driving. Jaguar XF engine produces 42 HP less power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 49 NM less than Mercedes S class. Due to the lower power, Jaguar XF reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.1 | 11.2 | |
| Jaguar XF consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class, which means that by driving the Jaguar XF over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 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: | 7 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Jaguar S-Type | Used also on Mercedes GL | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes S class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes S 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 | 5.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Jaguar XF is 12 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, width is practically the same , while the height of Jaguar XF is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 560 litres | |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage space. Jaguar XF has 60 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.48 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar XF is 0.52 metres less than that of the Mercedes S class, which means Jaguar XF can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`270 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 7600 | |
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