Mercedes S class 2003 vs Jaguar S-Type 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 3.7 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
| Mercedes S class engine produces 5 HP more power than Jaguar S-Type, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Jaguar S-Type. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.9 | 10.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.1 l/100km | 11.5 l/100km | |
|
The Jaguar S-Type is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes S class consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar S-Type. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 600 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: | 500'000 km | 510'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes ML, Mercedes SL | 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. | |||
| 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: | 5.16 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
|
Mercedes S class is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes S class is 28 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: | 12.2 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.7 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 (kg): | 2`100 | 2`175 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 3400 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mercedes S klase has
|
Jaguar S-Type has
| |