Certified Benz & Beemer Compares 2011 Jaguar XF VS 2011 Mercedes E-Class Near Scottsdale, AZ

Both the XF and the E-Class Sedan have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four wheel antilock brakes, traction control and electronic stability systems to prevent skidding.

The XF comes with a full 5 year/50,000 mile basic warranty, which covers the entire car and includes 24 hour roadside assistance. The E-Class Sedan’s 4 year/50,000 mile basic warranty expires 1 year sooner.

The XF’s corrosion warranty is 2 years and unlimited miles longer than the E-Class Sedan’s (6/unlimited vs. 4/50,000).

Jaguar pays for scheduled maintenance on the XF for 5 years and 50,000 miles. Jaguar will pay for oil changes, tire rotation, lubrication and any other scheduled maintenance. Mercedes doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the E-Class Sedan.

The XF has more powerful engines than the E-Class Sedan:

As tested in Motor Trend the XFR is faster than the E550 Sedan:

On the EPA test cycle the XF with its standard V8 gets better fuel mileage than the E550 Sedan RWD V8 (16 city/23 hwy vs. 15 city/23 hwy).

For better stopping power the XF’s brake rotors are larger than those on the E-Class Sedan:

The XF stops much shorter than the E-Class Sedan:

For better traction, the XFR’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the E-Class Sedan (F:255/35R20 & R:285/30R20 vs. F:245/40R18 & R:265/35R18).

The XFR’s 255/35R20 front and 285/30R20 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 35 series front and 30 series rear profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the E Class Sport Sedan’s 40 series front and 35 series rear tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the XF has standard 18 inch wheels. Smaller 17 inch wheels are standard on the E Class Luxury Sedan. The XF’s optional 20 inch wheels are larger than the 18 inch wheels on the E Class Sport Sedan.

Changing a flat tire near traffic can be dangerous and inconvenient. The run-flat tires available on the XF can be driven up to 50 miles without any air pressure, allowing you to drive to a service station for a repair. The E-Class Sedan doesn’t offer run-flat tires.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the XF’s wheelbase is 1.3 inches longer than on the E-Class Sedan (114.5 inches vs. 113.2 inches).

The XFR handles at .87 G’s, while the E550 Sedan pulls only .80 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The XFR executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.5 seconds quicker than the E350 Sedan (25.9 seconds @ .74 average G’s vs. 27.4 seconds @ .62 average G’s).

As tested by Car and Driver while cruising at 70 MPH, the interior of the XFR is quieter than the E350 Sedan (68 vs. 69 dB).

The XF has .2 inches more front legroom and .8 inches more rear legroom than the E-Class Sedan.

The XF has a much larger trunk than the E-Class Sedan (17.7 vs. 15.9 cubic feet).

Insurance will cost less for the XF owner. The Car Book by Jack Gillis rates the XF with a number “1” insurance rate while the E-Class Sedan is rated higher at a number “3” rate.