Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 43 V6vsJaguar XF (X260) S 3.0 V6

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

AMG C 43 V6

367 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2016-2018
VS

Jaguar XF (X260)

S 3.0 V6

380 hp2995 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 43 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    520 Nm
    384 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,615 kg
    3,560 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    227 hp/t
    169 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    183 g/km
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Jaguar XF (X260) S 3.0 V6

  • Most powerful
    380 hp
    283 kW
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    892 km
    554 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 43 V6JaguarXF (X260)S 3.0 V6
Power
367hp274kW
380hp283kW
Torque
520Nm384lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,615kg3,560lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
2,225kg4,905lb
2,330kg5,137lb
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
44.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
51.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
13.8s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
222hp/t166kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
322Nm/t215lb-ft/ton
Calculated
263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
825km513mi
Calculated
892km554mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,756mm187in
4,954mm195in
Width
1,839mm72in
1,987mm78in
Height
1,426mm56in
1,457mm57in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,960mm117in
Front track
1,609mm63in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,546mm61in
1,594mm63in
Ground clearance-
116mm5in
Trunk volume-
505L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
74L
CO2 emissions
183g/km
198g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 43 V6Jaguar XF (X260) S 3.0 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 43 V6: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XF (X260) S 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 43 V65,500-6,000 rpm2,000-4,200 rpm6,250 rpm
JaguarXF (X260)S 3.0 V66,500 rpm4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 43 V6JaguarXF (X260)S 3.0 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.8 s
15.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
192 km/h
119 mph
184 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 43 V6
367 hp
274 kW
JaguarXF (X260)S 3.0 V6
380 hp
283 kW

Jaguar XF (X260) S 3.0 V6 has 13 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 43 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 43 V6 and Jaguar XF (X260) S 3.0 V6: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 43 V6
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
JaguarXF (X260)S 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-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 43 V6
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
JaguarXF (X260)S 3.0 V6
1,710 kg
3,770 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)AMG C 43 V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXF (X260)S 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-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 43 V64.7 s
JaguarXF (X260)S 3.0 V65.3 s

Although Jaguar XF (X260) S 3.0 V6 has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 43 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 43 V6 and Jaguar XF (X260) S 3.0 V6: 0.6 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)AMG C 43 V6
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
JaguarXF (X260)S 3.0 V6
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 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)AMG C 43 V6
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
JaguarXF (X260)S 3.0 V6
222 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 43 V6
825 km
513 mi
JaguarXF (X260)S 3.0 V6
892 km
554 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 43 V6
367 hp
274 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXF (X260)S 3.0 V6
380 hp
283 kW
5.3 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-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 43 V6
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,756 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,426 mm
56.1 in
JaguarXF (X260)S 3.0 V6
Power
380 hp
283 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
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-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 43 V6
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
JaguarXF (X260)S 3.0 V6
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 43 V6 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)AMG C 43 V6
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
4.7 s
JaguarXF (X260)S 3.0 V6
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
5.3 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)AMG C 43 V6
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
JaguarXF (X260)S 3.0 V6
222 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)AMG C 43 V6JaguarXF (X260)S 3.0 V6
Power
367 hp
274 kW
380 hp
283 kW
Torque
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,756 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,426 mm
56.1 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
825 km
513 mi
892 km
554 mi
CO2 score
183 g/km
198 g/km
Trunk score
-
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
222 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 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) AMG C 43 V6Jaguar XF (X260) S 3.0 V6
Consumption8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.00 LC100 km14.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.53 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,100 LC/year2,179 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) AMG C 43 V6

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 95 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 15 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) S 3.0 V6

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 67 km (41 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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