Mercedes E class 1995 vs Jaguar S-Type 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Jaguar S-Type is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 104 HP less power than Jaguar S-Type, whereas torque is 110 NM less than Jaguar S-Type. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 10.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 11.6 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar S-Type, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar S-Type. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 580'000 km | 510'000 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: | 8 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jaguar X-Type, Jaguar XF | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Jaguar S-Type might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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: | 4.80 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 6 cm shorter than the Jaguar S-Type, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 810 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes E class has 145 litres more trunk space than the Jaguar S-Type. The Jaguar S-Type may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.8 metres less than that of the Jaguar S-Type, which means Mercedes E class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 2`175 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1800 | |
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