Jaguar XF 2012 vs Mercedes CLS 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is a more dynamic driving. Jaguar XF engine produces 14 HP less power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes CLS. Due to the lower power, Jaguar XF reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Jaguar XF consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS, which means that by driving the Jaguar XF over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Jaguar XF consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| 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: | 560'000 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: | 10 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Land Rover Freelander, Land Rover Discovery Sport | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Jaguar XF 2012 2.2 engine: This engine is recognized for its reliability, power, and relatively low fuel consumption, as well as its durability in demanding conditions without frequent failures. However, it is sensitible to oil quality ... More about Jaguar XF 2012 2.2 engine Mercedes CLS 2014 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.97 m | 4.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.42 m | |
| Jaguar XF is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes CLS, width is practically the same , while the height of Jaguar XF is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 549 litres | 590 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1550 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Jaguar XF has 41 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. This could mean that the Jaguar XF uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`390 | 2`480 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 25 000 | |
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