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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018 C 300dvsJaguar XF (X260) 25t

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018

C 300d

245 hp1950 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2021
VS

Jaguar XF (X260)

25t

250 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d

  • 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
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,560 kg
    3,439 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    157 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    142 g/km
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Jaguar XF (X260) 25t

  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Best estimated range
    1,014 km
    630 mi
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300dJaguarXF (X260)25t
Power
245hp183kW
250hp186kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
365Nm269lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,629kg3,591lb
Gross weight
2,215kg4,883lb
2,260kg4,982lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
244 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
58.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
63.7s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
18.2s
Calculated
22.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
321Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
759km472mi
Calculated
1,014km630mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,950cc119cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,954mm195in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,987mm78in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,457mm57in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,960mm117in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,605mm63in
Rear track-
1,594mm63in
Ground clearance
92mm4in
116mm5in
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
41L
74L
CO2 emissions
142g/km
166g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300dJaguar XF (X260) 25tPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XF (X260) 25t: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d-1,600-2,400 rpm2,650 rpm
JaguarXF (X260)25t5,500 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)Facelift 2018C 300dJaguarXF (X260)25t
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.2 s
22.8 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
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d
245 hp
183 kW
JaguarXF (X260)25t
250 hp
186 kW

Jaguar XF (X260) 25t has 5 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d and Jaguar XF (X260) 25t: 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)Facelift 2018C 300d
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
JaguarXF (X260)25t
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)Facelift 2018C 300d
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
JaguarXF (X260)25t
1,629 kg
3,591 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)Facelift 2018C 300d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXF (X260)25t
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)Facelift 2018C 300d5.9 s
JaguarXF (X260)25t6.7 s

Although Jaguar XF (X260) 25t has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d and Jaguar XF (X260) 25t: 0.8 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)Facelift 2018C 300d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
JaguarXF (X260)25t
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d and Jaguar XF (X260) 25t: 1.9 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)Facelift 2018C 300d
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
JaguarXF (X260)25t
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)Facelift 2018C 300d
759 km
472 mi
JaguarXF (X260)25t
1,014 km
630 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300d
245 hp
183 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXF (X260)25t
250 hp
186 kW
6.7 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)Facelift 2018C 300d
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-
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
JaguarXF (X260)25t
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
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)Facelift 2018C 300d
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
JaguarXF (X260)25t
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d 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)Facelift 2018C 300d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
5.9 s
JaguarXF (X260)25t
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
6.7 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)Facelift 2018C 300d
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
JaguarXF (X260)25t
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 300dJaguarXF (X260)25t
Power
245 hp
183 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
365 Nm
269 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
1,629 kg
3,591 lb
Fuel consumption
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,954 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
Range score
759 km
472 mi
1,014 km
630 mi
CO2 score
142 g/km
166 g/km
Power-to-weight score
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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) Facelift 2018 C 300dJaguar XF (X260) 25t
Consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.45 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.21 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used810 L214 US gal178 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,418 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 300d

  • Has 135 Nm more
  • Is 69 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 24 g/km less CO2

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

Jaguar XF (X260) 25t

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 254 km (158 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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