Mercedes S class 2006 vs Jaguar S-Type 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 235 HP | 207 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 435 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 28 HP more power than Jaguar S-Type, whereas torque is 105 NM more than Jaguar S-Type. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Jaguar S-Type is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes S class consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar S-Type, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes S class could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar S-Type. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 560'000 km | 330'000 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 | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | Used only for this car | |
| 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 2006 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 2006 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.08 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
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Mercedes S class is larger. Mercedes S class is 20 cm longer than the Jaguar S-Type, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes S class has 190 litres more trunk space than the Jaguar S-Type. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.5 metres more than that of the Jaguar S-Type, which means Mercedes S class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`625 kg | 2`255 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 2600 | |
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