Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300vsJaguar 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 300

245 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018
VS

Jaguar XF (X260)

2.0

250 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2017-2018

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
  • 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 CO2 emissions
    154 g/km
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Jaguar XF (X260) 2.0

  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Best estimated range
    1,088 km
    676 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300JaguarXF (X260)2.0
Power
245hp183kW
250hp186kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
365Nm269lb-ft
Curb weight
1,455kg3,208lb
1,635kg3,605lb
Gross weight
2,095kg4,619lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
244 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
59.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
61.7s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
18.4s
Calculated
22.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg 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
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
971km603mi
Calculated
1,088km676mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu 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
Trunk volume
480L
540L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
74L
CO2 emissions
154g/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 300Jaguar XF (X260) 2.0PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300: 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 3005,500 rpm1,300-4,000 rpm5,750 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 300JaguarXF (X260)2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.4 s
22.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
244 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.6 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
JaguarXF (X260)2.0
250 hp
186 kW

Jaguar XF (X260) 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 XF (X260) 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
JaguarXF (X260)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
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 300
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXF (X260)2.0
244 km/h
152 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
JaguarXF (X260)2.06.6 s

Although Jaguar XF (X260) 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 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 300
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
JaguarXF (X260)2.0
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

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
JaguarXF (X260)2.0
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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
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 300
245 hp
183 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXF (X260)2.0
250 hp
186 kW
6.6 s
244 km/h
152 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
JaguarXF (X260)2.0
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 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 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
JaguarXF (X260)2.0
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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
JaguarXF (X260)2.0
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.6 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
JaguarXF (X260)2.0
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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 300JaguarXF (X260)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
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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
971 km
603 mi
1,088 km
676 mi
CO2 score
154 g/km
154 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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 XF (X260) 2.0
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300

  • Has 5 Nm more
  • Is 180 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Jaguar XF (X260) 2.0

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 118 km (73 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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