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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5vsJaguar XF (X260) 3.0 V6

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013

E 400 V6 3.5

333 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2014-2016
VS

Jaguar XF (X260)

3.0 V6

340 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2015-2017

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,710 kg
    3,770 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    195 hp/t
    145 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5JaguarXF (X260)3.0 V6
Power
333hp248kW
340hp254kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,710kg3,770lb
1,760kg3,880lb
Gross weight
2,360kg5,203lb
2,370kg5,225lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
52.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
54.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
15.8s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
195hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
193hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
281Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
256Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
831km516mi
Calculated
860km535mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,879mm192in
4,954mm195in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,987mm78in
Height
1,474mm58in
1,457mm57in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
2,960mm117in
Front track
1,598mm63in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,614mm64in
1,594mm63in
Ground clearance-
116mm5in
Trunk volume
540L
505L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
74L
CO2 emissions-
204g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5Jaguar XF (X260) 3.0 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XF (X260) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.55,250-6,000 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
JaguarXF (X260)3.0 V66,500 rpm4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5JaguarXF (X260)3.0 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.8 s
16.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
181 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
333 hp
248 kW
JaguarXF (X260)3.0 V6
340 hp
254 kW

Jaguar XF (X260) 3.0 V6 has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5 and Jaguar XF (X260) 3.0 V6: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
JaguarXF (X260)3.0 V6
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
JaguarXF (X260)3.0 V6
1,760 kg
3,880 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXF (X260)3.0 V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.55.3 s
JaguarXF (X260)3.0 V65.4 s

Although Jaguar XF (X260) 3.0 V6 has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5 and Jaguar XF (X260) 3.0 V6: 0.1 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
JaguarXF (X260)3.0 V6
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5 and Jaguar XF (X260) 3.0 V6: 1.5 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
JaguarXF (X260)3.0 V6
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
831 km
516 mi
JaguarXF (X260)3.0 V6
860 km
535 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
333 hp
248 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXF (X260)3.0 V6
340 hp
254 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
JaguarXF (X260)3.0 V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
JaguarXF (X260)3.0 V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.3 s
JaguarXF (X260)3.0 V6
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
5.4 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
JaguarXF (X260)3.0 V6
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5JaguarXF (X260)3.0 V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,954 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
Range score
831 km
516 mi
860 km
535 mi
CO2 score
-
204 g/km
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 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 E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5Jaguar XF (X260) 3.0 V6
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 35 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

Jaguar XF (X260) 3.0 V6

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 29 km (18 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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