Jaguar X-Type 2001 vs Mercedes C class 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 194 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 244 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Jaguar X-Type is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar X-Type engine produces 24 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 4 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Jaguar X-Type reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 11.1 | |
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The Jaguar X-Type is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar X-Type consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Jaguar X-Type over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 550 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| Jaguar X-Type gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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Jaguar X-Type has 4x4: Vehicle has full-time all-wheel drive with 60/40 front-to-rear torque split via viscous-coupling, locking planetary differential. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 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 X-Type engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Jaguar S-Type | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes C 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: | 4.67 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.43 m | |
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Jaguar X-Type is larger, but slightly lower. Jaguar X-Type is 14 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 6 cm wider, while the height of Jaguar X-Type is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 452 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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