Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300vsJaguar XE (X760) 2.0

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 300

245 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2015-2016
VS

Jaguar XE (X760)

2.0

240 hp1999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2015-2017

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,455 kg
    3,208 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    168 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    157 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    971 km
    603 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300JaguarXE (X760)2.0
Power
245hp183kW
240hp179kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,455kg3,208lb
1,530kg3,373lb
Gross weight
2,095kg4,619lb
2,120kg4,674lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
59.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
69.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
18.4s
Calculated
21.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
222Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
971km603mi
Calculated
840km522mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,999cc122cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,672mm184in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,850mm73in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,416mm56in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,835mm112in
Front track
1,588mm63in
-
Rear track
1,570mm62in
-
Trunk volume
480L
455L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
63L
CO2 emissions
157g/km
179g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300Jaguar XE (X760) 2.0PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XE (X760) 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 3005,500 rpm1,300-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
JaguarXE (X760)2.05,500 rpm1,750-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300JaguarXE (X760)2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.4 s
21.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300
245 hp
183 kW
JaguarXE (X760)2.0
240 hp
179 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300 has 5 hp more than Jaguar XE (X760) 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Jaguar XE (X760) 2.0 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
JaguarXE (X760)2.0
340 Nm
251 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
JaguarXE (X760)2.0
1,530 kg
3,373 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXE (X760)2.0
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 3005.9 s
JaguarXE (X760)2.06.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300 and Jaguar XE (X760) 2.0: 1.0 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
JaguarXE (X760)2.0
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300 and Jaguar XE (X760) 2.0: 0.7 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
JaguarXE (X760)2.0
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300
971 km
603 mi
JaguarXE (X760)2.0
840 km
522 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300
245 hp
183 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXE (X760)2.0
240 hp
179 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
JaguarXE (X760)2.0
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,672 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
JaguarXE (X760)2.0
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
5.9 s
JaguarXE (X760)2.0
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
6.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
JaguarXE (X760)2.0
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300JaguarXE (X760)2.0
Power
245 hp
183 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,672 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Range score
971 km
603 mi
840 km
522 mi
CO2 score
157 g/km
179 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300Jaguar XE (X760) 2.0
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 75 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 131 km (81 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 22 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Jaguar XE (X760) 2.0

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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