Jaguar XJ 1997 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: | 370 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 525 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.6 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Jaguar XJ is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar XJ engine produces 98 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 175 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Jaguar XJ reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.1 | 9.7 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar XJ consumes 3.4 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 510 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 81 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 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: | 420'000 km | 450'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Jaguar XKR | 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: | 1.30 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 15 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 | 5600 | |
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