Mercedes S class 2013 vs Jaguar XJ 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.5 Petrol | 5.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 585 HP | 470 HP | |
| Torque: | 900 NM | 575 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4 seconds | 5.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 115 HP more power than Jaguar XJ, whereas torque is 325 NM more than Jaguar XJ. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 11.1 | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar XJ, which means that by driving the Mercedes S class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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 XJ engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes G klase, Mercedes CLS | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes S 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: | 5.25 m | 5.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes S class and Jaguar XJ are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`725 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 60 200 | 22 800 | |
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