The Comparative Analysis :
Jaguar XE E-Performance Automatic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
€ 39,800

€ 42,000

€ 39,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Jaguar XE E-Performance is 3.4 inches longer, 7.8 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Mercedes C 280.
Jaguar XE E-Performance
Mercedes C 280
55.7
77.4
81.7
56.9
69.7
79.1
77.4 in
Width
69.7 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
55.7 in
Height
56.9 in
111.6
183.9
108.7
180.6
183.9 in
Length
180.6 in
111.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Jaguar XE E-Performance
Mercedes C 280
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.32 %

General
Jaguar XE E-Performance
Mercedes C 280
X760
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Jaguar XE E-Performance
Mercedes C 280
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.948

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Jaguar XE E-Performance
161 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Jaguar XE E-Performance
280 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280
Performance
Jaguar XE E-Performance
Mercedes C 280
141 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Jaguar XE E-Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280
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19.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.81 lb/hp
Jaguar XE E-Performance
19.86 lb/hp
15.81 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Jaguar XE E-Performance
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Jaguar XE E-Performance
57 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 280
47 mpg
city
18 mpg
67 mpg
highway
33 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
712 mi
Range
436 mi
Jaguar XE E-Performance
712 mi
436 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
84.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
178.2 kWh
Jaguar XE E-Performance
84.3 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Jaguar XE E-Performance
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1433 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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