Mercedes S class 1996 vs Jaguar XJ 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes S class) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Jaguar XJ) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 316 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Jaguar XJ is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class engine produces 63 HP less power than Jaguar XJ, but torque is 14 NM more than Jaguar XJ. Due to the lower power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 12.1 | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 1.8 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 270 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 81 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 900 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: | 630'000 km | 530'000 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: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes G klase | 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. | |||
| 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: | 5.11 m | 5.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.31 m | |
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Mercedes S class is larger. Mercedes S class is 9 cm longer than the Jaguar XJ, 9 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 18 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 7400 | |
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