Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250dvsJaguar XF (X260) 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 250d

204 hp2143 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2016-2018
VS

Jaguar XF (X260)

2.0

200 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    242 km/h
    150 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,585 kg
    3,494 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    129 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    132 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,320 km
    820 mi
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250dJaguarXF (X260)2.0
Power
204hp152kW
200hp149kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,585kg3,494lb
1,635kg3,605lb
Gross weight
2,225kg4,905lb
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Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
65.3s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
69.6s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
23.7s
Calculated
27.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
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Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
315Nm/t211lb-ft/ton
Calculated
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,320km820mi
Calculated
1,088km676mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,954mm195in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,880mm74in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,457mm57in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,960mm117in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,594mm63in
Ground clearance
92mm4in
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Trunk volume
480L
540L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
74L
CO2 emissions
132g/km
154g/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 250dJaguar XF (X260) 2.0PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XF (X260) 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm
JaguarXF (X260)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 250dJaguarXF (X260)2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.7 s
27.5 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d
204 hp
152 kW
JaguarXF (X260)2.0
200 hp
149 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d has 4 hp more than Jaguar XF (X260) 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Jaguar XF (X260) 2.0 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
JaguarXF (X260)2.0
320 Nm
236 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 250d
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
JaguarXF (X260)2.0
1,635 kg
3,605 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 250d
242 km/h
150 mph
JaguarXF (X260)2.0
235 km/h
146 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 250d6.8 s
JaguarXF (X260)2.07.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d and Jaguar XF (X260) 2.0: 0.7 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 250d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
JaguarXF (X260)2.0
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d and Jaguar XF (X260) 2.0: 1.8 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 250d
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
JaguarXF (X260)2.0
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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 250d
1,320 km
820 mi
JaguarXF (X260)2.0
1,088 km
676 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250d
204 hp
152 kW
6.8 s
242 km/h
150 mph
JaguarXF (X260)2.0
200 hp
149 kW
7.5 s
235 km/h
146 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 250d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 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
JaguarXF (X260)2.0
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,954 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 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 250d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
JaguarXF (X260)2.0
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d 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 250d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
6.8 s
JaguarXF (X260)2.0
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
7.5 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 250d
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
JaguarXF (X260)2.0
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250dJaguarXF (X260)2.0
Power
204 hp
152 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.5 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,954 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
Range score
1,320 km
820 mi
1,088 km
676 mi
CO2 score
132 g/km
154 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250dJaguar XF (X260) 2.0
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250d

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 232 km (144 mi) more estimated range
  • 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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Jaguar XF (X260) 2.0

  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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