Mercedes S class 1993 vs Jaguar XJ 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 316 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Jaguar XJ is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class engine produces 9 HP less power than Jaguar XJ, whereas torque is 1 NM less than Jaguar XJ. Due to the lower power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.8 | 12.1 | |
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The Jaguar XJ is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar XJ, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes S class could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 81 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 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: | 700'000 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: | 9 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SL | 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: | 12.2 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.1 metres more than that of the Jaguar XJ. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 7400 | |
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