AutoExpress: Jaguar XF 2.7D vs BMW 525d vs Mercedes E280CDI

KokkenTor

1st Jaguar XF 2.7D Luxury
It looks great, but is the big cat good enough overall to beat the best?
2nd BMW 525d M Sport
Class leader is under threat - yet it's still a very strong proposition
3rd Mercedes E280 CDI Avantgarde
Classically styled three-pointed star is the comfort-oriented choice.

Verdict:
"WE have a new executive class leader. The XF is brilliant: superbly designed inside out, as well as fantastic to drive in all conditions and cost effective to buy and run. Jaguar should be immensely proud of its achievement.

In comparison, the Mercedes is a bit plain. While it’s comfortable and easy to live with, the E-Class has none of the Jag’s sense of occasion. The lines are starting to age, it’s expensive to buy and run, and lacks personality.

The BMW comes closer to rivalling the Jaguar. It has a great engine that helps minimise running costs, plus a spacious, well built cabin and real driver appeal. Yet it’s let down by an austere interior and intrusive ride.

But the sleek, stunning Jag hasn’t won because of its rivals’ failings. It surpasses our high expectations by being the best to drive, look at, live with and own. We’re proud to say that the XF is a British world-beater."

XF vs rivals | Car Group Tests | Car Reviews | Auto Express

EnI

So, the Jag wins due the British pride?

Just like some other "British" cars have been pronounced better than their respected German rivals. By British mags, of course.

XF is a great car though. A great progress over the S-type.
And of course the Jag is MUCH MORE exclusive than MB or BMW.
So, with XF you get a great & an exclusive executive sedan.

Merc1

I don't have a problem with this result really. I'm pulling for Jaguar and the XF. It looks great. Too bad those cars look so retarded with their steering wheels on the wrong side!

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coolraoul

I like the XF a lot. Only the Lexusish side is not so good.
I'never sat in it though, so can't say if it is really that good, but it sure looks awesome! Jaguar nailed it this time.

DeDe

I think this is the ugliest Jag ever

BMW for me, with that manual gearbox, anyday!

Monster

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Originally Posted by KokkenTor

In comparison, the Mercedes is a bit plain. While it’s comfortable and easy to live with, the E-Class has none of the Jag’s sense of occasion. The lines are starting to age, it’s expensive to buy and run, and lacks personality.

This is yet another automotive cliché that journalists use, and it is starting to annoy me. Is it because the E-class is such a good all round package that it lacks personality? Or is it just too boring, too safe, too conservative? If people can have a boring personality, why not a car ? Does the Jag have personality because it has the fancy gear selector, or the motion sensitive air vents in the car ?

CorpusCallosum

Couldn't agree more with monster. The Mercedes certainly does not lack personality. It is the well tailored suit of the class. The others maybe more flashier but the Mercedes has that timeless look of luxury.

Also,

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Inside, the cabin simply can’t match the warm and welcoming opulence of the XF interior. Where the Jaguar has the feel of a trendy cocktail bar, the BMW is more like an austere office.

Well obviously, the Jaguar has beige leather and woodgrain. The BMW has black leather and aluminium. The BMW looks just as classy with the same interior combo as the Jag. The Jag's interior is however a better looking design and uses it's plastics in a better way. IMO

Tarek

Well very expected result IMO the jag takes the last place till i see it in real.

Mr. Mercedes

The Jags interior looks disgustingly 90's!

A new E and 5 are just around the corner to steamroll the Jag.

ree

Thanks for sharing!! Love the E-Class (especially we drive one), but I also love the XF!! I went to the Jaguar dealer in our town today - will go there in march again...