Jaguar XJ 2015 vs Mercedes S class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Jaguar XJ) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes S class) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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Jaguar XJ is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar XJ engine produces 82 HP more power than Mercedes S class, but torque is 170 NM less than Mercedes S class. Thanks to more power Jaguar XJ reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 5.9 | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar XJ consumes 3.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jaguar XJ could require 480 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 560'000 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 Mercedes S class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Jaguar F-Type, Jaguar XF, Jaguar F-Pace, Jaguar XE | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes S class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Mercedes S klase 2013 3.0 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM642 is a 3.0-liter V6 diesel widely used in many models under the 3.0 CDI or 350 CDI designation. It is known for strong performance and good durability when maintained properly, and well-kept engines are capable of exceeding 500,000 km. At the same time, the unit has several characteristic weak ... More about Mercedes S klase 2013 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.13 m | 5.12 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Jaguar XJ is 1 cm longer than the Mercedes S class, width is practically the same , while the height of Jaguar XJ is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 510 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`655 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 22 600 | 29 600 | |
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