Mercedes C class 2013 vs Jaguar XE 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 430 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
| Mercedes C class engine produces 10 HP less power than Jaguar XE, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Jaguar XE. Despite less power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar XE, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar XE. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 840 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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: | 15 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Jaguar XF, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | |
| 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. | |||
| 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. 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mercedes C class is 1 cm longer than the Jaguar XE, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 455 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes C class has 25 litres more trunk space than the Jaguar XE. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.22 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.48 metres less than that of the Jaguar XE, which means Mercedes C class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`135 | 2`230 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Jaguar XE scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 26 200 | 13 400 | |
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