Mercedes S class 2009 vs Jaguar XJ 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 235 HP | 275 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes S class engine produces 40 HP less power than Jaguar XJ, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Jaguar XJ. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.2 | |
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The Jaguar XJ is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar XJ, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes S class could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 82 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1410 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 560'000 km | 390'000 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 S class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jaguar XF, Jaguar F-Pace | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes S class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes S klase 2009 3.0 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM642 is a 3.0-liter V6 diesel widely used in many models under the 3.0 CDI or 350 CDI designation. It is known for strong performance and good durability when maintained properly, and well-kept engines are capable of exceeding 500,000 km. At the same time, the unit has several characteristic weak ... More about Mercedes S klase 2009 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.10 m | 5.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
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Mercedes S class is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes S class is 15 cm shorter than the Jaguar XJ, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes S class is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 520 litres | |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes S class has 40 litres more trunk space than the Jaguar XJ. The Jaguar XJ may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`365 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 14 000 | |
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