Mercedes S class 1998 vs Jaguar XJ 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 4.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 370 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 525 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 5.6 seconds | |
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Jaguar XJ is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class engine produces 146 HP less power than Jaguar XJ, whereas torque is 210 NM less than Jaguar XJ. Due to the lower power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.5 | 13.1 | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 1.6 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 240 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 81 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 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 Mercedes S class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler Crossfire | Used also on Jaguar XKR | |
| 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. | |||
| 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 | 5.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.30 m | |
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Mercedes S class is larger. Mercedes S class is 2 cm longer than the Jaguar XJ, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.4 metres less than that of the Jaguar XJ, which means Mercedes S class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 7400 | |
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