Jaguar X-Type 2001 vs Mercedes C class 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 354 HP | |
| Torque: | 284 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 5.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Jaguar X-Type engine produces 123 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 166 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Jaguar X-Type reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 11.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.2 l/100km | 13.5 l/100km | |
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The Jaguar X-Type is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Jaguar X-Type consumes 1 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 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Jaguar X-Type consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 530 km in combined cycle | |
| 500 km with real consumption | 450 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 510'000 km | 350'000 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: | 12 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jaguar XF, Jaguar S-Type | Used also on Mercedes SLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Jaguar X-Type 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 | 1.42 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 3 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 | no data | |
| 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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