Mercedes-Benz A-Class vs. Jaguar XE
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class and Jaguar XE contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Mercedes-Benz A-Class and the Jaguar XE.
When we compare the Mercedes-Benz A-Class's and the Jaguar XE's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz A-Class has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value and interior volume. The Jaguar XE has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Mercedes-Benz A-Class and Jaguar XE have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class's and the Jaguar XE's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz A-Class is a better car than the Jaguar XE.
Pricing: A used 2020 Mercedes-Benz A-Class ranges from $22,585 to $34,752 while a used 2020 Jaguar XE is priced between $22,692 to $34,515.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Mercedes-Benz A-Class loses 40 percent of its value and the Jaguar XE loses 52.2 percent of its value. This means the Mercedes-Benz A-Class retains 12.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Jaguar XE.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mercedes-Benz A-Class’s base engine makes 188 horsepower, and the Jaguar XE base engine makes 247 horsepower. Both the A-Class and the XE are rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 473 and 564 miles respectively. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Mercedes-Benz A-Class, a subcompact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room and rear head room. The Jaguar XE, a compact car, has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$32,800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Subcompact Cars)
$49,286
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Subcompact Cars)
$32,800 - $99,950
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$39,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$41,892
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$25,900 - $53,950
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$27,229
Price Range:
$22,585 - $34,752
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Subcompact Cars)
$41,554
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Subcompact Cars)
$27,229 - $85,646
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
151
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
44,994
# Good or Great Deals:
86
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$27,965
Price Range:
$22,692 - $34,515
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$32,136
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$22,644 - $45,083
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
36
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
42,139
# Good or Great Deals:
23
Mercedes-Benz A-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Jaguar XE Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Subcompact Cars)
7.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Subcompact Cars)
7.1 - 9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Jaguar XE
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
7
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
4.1 - 10.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact Cars)
1.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact Cars)
1.3 - 6.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
3.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.9 - 27.1
Mercedes-Benz A-Class Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 36Ranking
6 out of / 36Ranking
9 out of / 36Ranking
23 out of / 36Ranking
36 out of / 36Jaguar XE Rankings
Ranking
16 out of / 36Ranking
25 out of / 36Ranking
30 out of / 36Ranking
32 out of / 36Ranking
34 out of / 36Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Mercedes-Benz A-Class Trim Levels
A 220, A 220 4MATIC, AMG A 35
Jaguar XE Trim Levels
P250 S, P300 R-Dynamic S
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
188 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
221 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.057 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
247 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
269 foot-lbs @ 1300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.073 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 35 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
324 / 473 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 34 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
415 / 564 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54 inches
Cargo Space:
8.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
91.4 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
37 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.7 inches
Cargo Space:
14.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
91.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3285 lbs
Width:
78.4 inches
Height:
56.9 inches
Length:
179.1 inches
Wheelbase:
107.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3385 lbs
Width:
81.7 inches
Height:
55.7 inches
Length:
184.2 inches
Wheelbase:
111.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
205/55R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/45R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Cosmos Black Metallic / Night Black
Blue
Denim Blue Metallic
Gray
Mountain Grey Metallic
Red
Jupiter Red / Patagonia Red Metallic
Silver
Iridium Silver Metallic / Mojave Silver Metallic
White
Digital White Metallic / Polar White
Exterior Colors
Black
Narvik Black / Santorini Black Metallic
Blue
Caesium Blue Metallic / Portofino Blue Metallic
Gray
Carpathian Grey Metallic / Eiger Grey Metallic
Red
Caldera Red / Firenze Red Metallic
Silver
Indus Silver Metallic / Silicon Silver Metallic
White
Fuji White / Yulong White Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Macchiato Beige
Black
Black / Black w/ Red Stitching
Brown
Bahia Brown
Gray
Neva Grey/Black / Titanium Grey/Black
Red
Classic Red/Black
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Ecru
Black
Ebony
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Light Oyster
