Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs Jaguar XE
Overview | |
MSRP$43,550 | MSRP$39,900 |
Average price$26,793 | Average price$20,729 |
Listings9622 | Listings364 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.5 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThe Mercedes-Benz C-Class was the automaker’s entry-level model, but it needed a new role. Mercedes now has a line of compact cars serving as lower-priced entryways to the brand, so it’s moving the C-Class upmarket. The redesigned 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan borrows design elements from the automaker’s flagship S-Class to entice new car buyers on a budget who still want the most Mercedes for their money. The C-Class competes against a formidable array of small sports sedans. Like the Mercedes, the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Lexus IS, and Volvo S60 are fixtures in this segment, with nameplates that date back at least two decades. The Acura TLX, Cadillac CT4, and Infiniti Q50 are newer names that build on their respective brands’ experience in the segment. The Genesis G70 is a relative newcomer from a recently launched brand that’s already managed to impress. The all-new C-Class launches in C300 sedan form with standard rear-wheel drive (RWD), optional 4Matic all-wheel drive (AWD), and Premium, Exclusive, and Pinnacle trim levels. Our test car was a C300 4Matic in the top Pinnacle trim. An AMG C43 performance model is also on the way, but it’s not expected to hit showrooms until after the C300, which arrives at dealerships later this spring. | |
Reviews SummaryWith the refreshed 2020 Jaguar XE, the proudly British brand again attempts to make its mark in the compact luxury sport sedan segment. Unfortunately for Jaguar, this year’s updates don’t address all of its shortcomings, and people shopping for a car like this enjoy a wealth of compelling alternatives. Nevertheless, if you want something undeniably stylish and enjoyable to drive, and you don’t want to see the same exact car during every commute, the updated 2020 XE deserves consideration. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine | Engine2.0L 247 hp I4 |
Drive Train | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower247 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway34 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 247 hp I4 |
Torque273 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | Torque269 lb-ft @ 1300 rpm |
Horsepower255 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower247 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway34 |
Interior | |
Leather Seats | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space12.6 cu ft | Cargo Space14.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight3825 lbs | Curb Weight3385 lbs |
Height56.6 in | Height55.7 in |
Length187.0 in | Length184.2 in |
Width80.0 in | Width81.7 in |
Wheelbase112.8 in | Wheelbase111.6 in |
Maximum Payload1202 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $43,550 | $39,900 |
Average price | $26,793 | $20,729 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 6.5 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The Mercedes-Benz C-Class was the automaker’s entry-level model, but it needed a new role. Mercedes now has a line of compact cars serving as lower-priced entryways to the brand, so it’s moving the C-Class upmarket. The redesigned 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan borrows design elements from the automaker’s flagship S-Class to entice new car buyers on a budget who still want the most Mercedes for their money. The C-Class competes against a formidable array of small sports sedans. Like the Mercedes, the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Lexus IS, and Volvo S60 are fixtures in this segment, with nameplates that date back at least two decades. The Acura TLX, Cadillac CT4, and Infiniti Q50 are newer names that build on their respective brands’ experience in the segment. The Genesis G70 is a relative newcomer from a recently launched brand that’s already managed to impress. The all-new C-Class launches in C300 sedan form with standard rear-wheel drive (RWD), optional 4Matic all-wheel drive (AWD), and Premium, Exclusive, and Pinnacle trim levels. Our test car was a C300 4Matic in the top Pinnacle trim. An AMG C43 performance model is also on the way, but it’s not expected to hit showrooms until after the C300, which arrives at dealerships later this spring. | With the refreshed 2020 Jaguar XE, the proudly British brand again attempts to make its mark in the compact luxury sport sedan segment. Unfortunately for Jaguar, this year’s updates don’t address all of its shortcomings, and people shopping for a car like this enjoy a wealth of compelling alternatives. Nevertheless, if you want something undeniably stylish and enjoyable to drive, and you don’t want to see the same exact car during every commute, the updated 2020 XE deserves consideration. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 247 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | RWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 247 hp @ 5500 rpm | |
MPG City | 25 | |
MPG Highway | 34 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 255 hp I4 | 2.0L 247 hp I4 |
Torque | 273 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | 269 lb-ft @ 1300 rpm |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 5800 rpm | 247 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | |
MPG Highway | 34 | |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | Standard |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 12.6 cu ft | 14.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3825 lbs | 3385 lbs |
Height | 56.6 in | 55.7 in |
Length | 187.0 in | 184.2 in |
Width | 80.0 in | 81.7 in |
Wheelbase | 112.8 in | 111.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 1202 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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