Jaguar XF 2012 vs Mercedes E class 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Jaguar XF is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar XF engine produces 56 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Jaguar XF reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 7.1 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar XF consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Land Rover Freelander, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Jaguar XJ | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes SLK | |
| 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 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 | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 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, 2 cm wider, while the height of Jaguar XF is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 540 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar XF is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`315 kg | 2`150 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`660 kg | 1`540 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 655 kg | 610 kg | |
| 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 (€): | 8600 | 8400 | |
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