Jaguar XJ 1997 vs Mercedes E class 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 316 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
| Jaguar XJ engine produces 9 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 16 NM more than Mercedes E class. Despite the higher power, Jaguar XJ reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.1 | 9.4 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar XJ consumes 2.7 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 405 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 81 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 530'000 km | 420'000 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: | 5 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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: | 5.02 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.31 m | 1.45 m | |
| Jaguar XJ is 20 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Jaguar XJ is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 540 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar XJ is 0.7 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): | 1`900 | 2`185 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 5600 | |
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