Mercedes S class 2002 vs Jaguar S-Type 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Jaguar S-Type is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class engine produces 36 HP less power than Jaguar S-Type, but torque is 200 NM more than Jaguar S-Type. Due to the lower power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 10.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 11.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes S class consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar S-Type, which means that by driving the Mercedes S class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 450 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class consumes 2.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar S-Type. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1510 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 1020 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 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 S class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes E klase | 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 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: | 5.04 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
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Mercedes S class is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes S class is 16 cm longer than the Jaguar S-Type, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 810 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.2 metres more than that of the Jaguar S-Type. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`175 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 3400 | |
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