Jaguar XF 2012 vs Mercedes E class 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Jaguar XF is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar XF engine produces 109 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Jaguar XF reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 9.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.3 l/100km | 11.0 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Jaguar XF consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Jaguar XF consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 13 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 6 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | |
| 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. | |||
| 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 | no data | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | no data | |
| 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 (kg): | 2`315 | 2`260 | |
| 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 (€): | 10 400 | 9800 | |
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