Jaguar XE 2014 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 430 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
| Jaguar XE engine produces 10 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Mercedes C class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Jaguar XE is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Jaguar XE consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Jaguar XE over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Jaguar XE consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1330 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1510 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Jaguar XE gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Jaguar XF, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Jaguar XE 2014 2.0 engine: This engine is known for its relatively limited lifespan. In early production models, balance shaft bearings wore out quickly and started making noise. The chain-driven timing system, located on the flywheel ... More about Jaguar XE 2014 2.0 engine Mercedes C klase 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
| Jaguar XE is 1 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 4 cm wider, while the height of Jaguar XE is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 480 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Jaguar XE has 25 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.66 meters | 11.22 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar XE is 0.44 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Jaguar XE can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`235 | 2`135 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Jaguar XE scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | 28 000 | |
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