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 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018
VS

Jaguar XE (X760)

2.0

250 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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
  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Jaguar XE (X760) 2.0

  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    144 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300JaguarXE (X760)2.0
Power
245hp183kW
250hp186kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
365Nm269lb-ft
Curb weight
1,455kg3,208lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
2,095kg4,619lb
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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
64.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
18.4s
Calculated
19.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
162hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
971km603mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,672mm184in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,967mm77in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,425mm56in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,835mm112in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,602mm63in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,603mm63in
Trunk volume
480L
455L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
63L
CO2 emissions
154g/km
144g/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 rpm1,200-4,500 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
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.4 s
19.8 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
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
171 km/h
106 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
250 hp
186 kW

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

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300 and Jaguar XE (X760) 2.0: 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
365 Nm
269 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
1,540 kg
3,395 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)2.06.3 s

Although Jaguar XE (X760) 2.0 has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300 and Jaguar XE (X760) 2.0: 0.4 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
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Jaguar XE (X760) 2.0 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300: 0.5 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
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 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
1,000 km
621 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
250 hp
186 kW
6.3 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
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 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
1,425 mm
56.1 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
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.3 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
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300JaguarXE (X760)2.0
Power
245 hp
183 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
365 Nm
269 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.3 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
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Range score
971 km
603 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
CO2 score
154 g/km
144 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
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

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 UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300

  • Has 5 Nm more
  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Jaguar XE (X760) 2.0

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 29 km (18 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 10 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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