Mercedes E class 1989 vs Jaguar XJ 1986
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 3.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes E class) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Jaguar XJ) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 94 HP | 203 HP | |
| Torque: | 158 NM | 302 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.5 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Jaguar XJ is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 109 HP less power than Jaguar XJ, whereas torque is 144 NM less than Jaguar XJ. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 8.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 11.8 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 4.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar XJ, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 705 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 89 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.74 m | 4.99 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.38 m | |
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Mercedes E class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes E class is 25 cm shorter than the Jaguar XJ, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 1.2 metres less than that of the Jaguar XJ, which means Mercedes E class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 4600 | |
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