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The E-Class has an infotainment system too, but you need to press physical buttons to operate it.

The centre console sweeps up to join the main dashboard while the centre console in the Mercedes joins the dashboard at an 90-degree angle.Īnother difference between the two is that the Jaguar gets a generously sized touchscreen infotainment system to control the car’s functions, leaving the dashboard to look as elegant as possible by reducing the number of buttons required. Like the old XF, the new version is as modern as the latest smartphones – it’s an elegant and minimalist design full of the latest gadgets. Interiorsīoth interiors are phenomenal places in which to spend time but, like the styling, it’s the XF that creeps ahead in this regard. The Jaguar in R-Sport and S trim levels has a purposeful image that almost looks menacing. The AMG model improves this but it still has an understated appearance. It still has the usual daytime running lights and distinctive styling creases but it’s not as visually pleasing. The Mercedes looks the more conservative of the two and isn’t as overly distinctive on the road. The Jaguar has a sleeker profile than the Mercedes, giving it a perceived bigger stance on the road which helps draw your eye to it even more. There are styling touches drawn from Jaguars of the ’60s and from the gorgeous-looking F-Type sports car in the form of the rear light clusters and daytime LED running lights. There’s no denying that both the XF and Mercedes have classy exteriors but, on the whole, it’s the Jaguar which comes out on top here. Put either the Jaguar XF or the Mercedes E-Class in our car configurator to see how much carwow could help you save. Jaguar has released an all-new version of its successful XF saloon. To see how it slots into this competitive marketplace, we’ve pitted it against one of the best cars in the sector – the Mercedes E-Class.īuyers in this segment expect a lot from their cars – they need to be powerful to blast down motorways, they need to handle well for the occasional Sunday spin and they need to be refined and comfortable everywhere else.