Jaguar XJ 2002 vs Mercedes E class 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 290 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 393 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
| Jaguar XJ engine produces 18 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 43 NM more than Mercedes E class. Despite the higher power, Jaguar XJ reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.9 | 9.7 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar XJ consumes 2.2 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 330 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 81 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes E 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: | 560'000 km | 450'000 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 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S 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. | |||
| 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`215 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 5800 | |
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