Compare: 2009 Jaguar XF vs 2008 BMW 5-Series vs 2008 Mercedes-Benz E Class


	2009 Jaguar XF	2008 BMW 5-Series	2008 Mercedes-Benz E Class

MSRP	$56,450	$64,250	$68,625
Invoice	$51,370	$59,110	$63,821
MPG City/Highway	15/25	11/27	12/32
Rating	9	8	8
Bottom Line	The 2009 Jaguar XF is an easy car to love. It performs as well as anything in the class--and has unexpected glamorous touches that will win over converts.	The 5-Series sedans and wagons aren't the most practical or the best values in their class, but they're very enjoyable to drive.	If you appreciate luxury and complex engineering solutions, then you'll love the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
Likes & Dislikes	Likes: Avant-garde shape (for Jaguar, that is) Aston-like taillamps Comfortable cockpit High-tech, high-style dash Steamy performance with the Supercharged edition Fuel economy, for the class. Dislikes: Shape may be a little derivative Rear seats are tight for adults No V-6 or all-wheel-drive options.	Likes: Handles like a smaller car, but has big-car stability on the highway Velvety, responsive engines Manual transmissions offered across the line Powertrains quite efficient in real-world driving Wide range of useful technology options Dislikes: iDrive remains unduly complex Back-seat isn’t as roomy as it should be Ridiculously high sticker price when extensively optioned Crash-test performance is an embarrassment	Likes: Variety of models Range of engines Fuel economy of diesel engine Performance from AMG models Forgiving ride Dislikes: Complex controls Placement of cruise control lever Handling not dynamic enough for enthusiasts
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