Jaguar XJ 2009 vs Mercedes E class 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 275 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
| Jaguar XJ engine produces 71 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Mercedes E class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.2 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar XJ 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 XJ could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1410 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| Jaguar XJ 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: | 390'000 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 XJ engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jaguar XF, Jaguar F-Pace | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C 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 E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes E klase 2009 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: | 5.25 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
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Jaguar XJ is larger, but slightly lower. Jaguar XJ is 38 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 4 cm wider, while the height of Jaguar XJ is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 540 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Jaguar XJ has 20 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. This could mean that the Jaguar XJ uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.7 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar XJ is 1.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Jaguar XJ can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`365 | 2`390 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 13 400 | 9200 | |
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