Jaguar X-Type 2001 vs Mercedes C class 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 284 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Jaguar X-Type is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar X-Type engine produces 13 HP more power than Mercedes C class, but torque is 26 NM less than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Jaguar X-Type reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 11.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.2 l/100km | 11.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Jaguar X-Type consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Jaguar X-Type consumes 0.9 litres more 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 | 540 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 740 km on highway | ||
| 500 km with real consumption | 540 km with real consumption | ||
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 | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jaguar XF, Jaguar S-Type | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler Crossfire | |
| 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 |
452 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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