Jaguar XJ 1997 vs Mercedes S class 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 316 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is a more dynamic driving. Jaguar XJ engine produces 5 HP less power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 34 NM less than Mercedes S class. Due to the lower power, Jaguar XJ reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.1 | 11.1 | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar XJ consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 81 litres | 88 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 530'000 km | 500'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes ML, Mercedes SL | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.02 m | 5.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.31 m | 1.44 m | |
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Jaguar XJ is smaller. Jaguar XJ is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Jaguar XJ is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar XJ is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes S class, which means Jaguar XJ can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 3200 | |
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