2015 Jaguar XE Prestige vs Mercedes-Benz C200 review - Cars Guide
Jaguar XE If the muscular XF signalled a turnaround for the Indian-owned British brand, the XE could cement its future. First impressions show a strong familial link to the XF, although with its broad-shouldered stance the XE looks a little like a VE Commodore. It gets a head start on the C-Class with mostly leather seating, compared with the artificial hide in the Benz. The rear seats are cramped for leg, shoulder and headroom, while the window openings are narrow, adding a slightly claustrophobic feel. For easy loading of longer objects in the boot, the rear seats fold but the abiding feeling is that the XE is more driver than passenger focused. From the moment you press the pulsing red start button, the XE's sporting intent is obvious. Jaguar says the turbo is capable of sprinting from 0-100km/h in 7. 7 seconds and it feels lively enough by the seat of the pants. It has a power advantage over the Mercedes (147kW to 135kW) but less torque (280Nm to 300Nm). Despite the extensive use of aluminium, it is heavier. The end result is the C-Class feels quicker off the mark (Mercedes claims 7. 3 seconds for the dash to 100km/h). Source: www.carsguide.com.au
