Mercedes S class 1995 vs Jaguar XJ 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.0 Petrol | 4.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 320 HP | 370 HP | |
| Torque: | 470 NM | 525 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 5.6 seconds | |
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Jaguar XJ is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class engine produces 50 HP less power than Jaguar XJ, whereas torque is 55 NM less than Jaguar XJ. Due to the lower power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 15.4 | 13.1 | |
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The Jaguar XJ is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 2.3 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 345 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 81 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 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: | Used also on Mercedes E klase | 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: | 5.11 m | 5.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.30 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 19 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 (€): | 5200 | 7400 | |
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