Jaguar XF 2008 vs Mercedes S class 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.0 Petrol | 4.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 385 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 515 NM | 460 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
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Jaguar XF is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar XF engine produces 45 HP more power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 55 NM more than Mercedes S class. Thanks to more power Jaguar XF reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.1 | 11.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.4 l/100km | 13.2 l/100km | |
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The Jaguar XF is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Jaguar XF consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 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: | 5 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jaguar XK, Jaguar XJ | 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. | |||
| 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: | 2.05 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Jaguar XF is 12 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, 18 cm wider, 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`285 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 7600 | |
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