Jaguar XJ 1997 vs Mercedes E class 1995
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 370 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 525 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.6 seconds | 17 seconds | |
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Jaguar XJ is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar XJ engine produces 275 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 375 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Jaguar XJ reaches 100 km/h speed 11.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.1 | 7.1 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar XJ consumes 6 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 900 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 81 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 630'000 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 Mercedes E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Jaguar XKR | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Jaguar XJ 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 | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.42 m | |
| Jaguar XJ is 22 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, width is practically the same , while the height of Jaguar XJ is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 515 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar XJ is 0.8 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 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 1600 | |
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