Jaguar XF 2012 vs Mercedes E class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 333 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 480 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 5.4 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 30 NM less than Mercedes E class. Despite the higher power, Jaguar XF reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.3 l/100km | 10.2 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 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Jaguar XF consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 560 km with real consumption | 570 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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: | 7 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Jaguar XJ, Jaguar F-Type, Jaguar F-Pace, Jaguar XE | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes ML, Mercedes SL, Mercedes GLE | |
| 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 | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Jaguar XF is 8 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 | 11.28 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar XF is 0.12 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`315 | 2`410 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes E class scores higher in safety tests. The Jaguar XF scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 15 400 | |
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