Jaguar XE vs Lexus ES (2020)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$25
- XE: 2 mpg better, 3,079 lb more towing.
- ES: 55 hp more, 2.6 cu ft more cargo.
- ES wins 5 of 11 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | XE | ES | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $40,950 | $40,925 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 247 hp | 302 hp | ES |
| Torque | 269 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | About the same |
| MPG combined | 28 mpg | 26 mpg | XE |
| Cargo, max | 14.1 cu ft | 16.7 cu ft | ES |
| Cargo, seats up | 12.1 cu ft | 16.7 cu ft | ES |
| Rear legroom | 35.0 in | 39.2 in | ES |
| Front legroom | 41.5 in | 42.4 in | ES |
| Length | 184.2 in | 195.9 in | Not scored |
| Width | 72.8 in to 77.4 in | 73.4 in | N/A |
| Curb weight | 3,385 lb to 3,503 lb | 3,649 lb | N/A |
| Towing | 4,079 lb | 1,000 lb | XE |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | N/A | 5.6 s estimate | N/A |
| Basic warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | XE |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| XE S RWD $39,900 | ES 350 FWD $39,900 | $0 |
| ES 350 FWD $39,900 | XE P250 S RWD $39,900 | $0 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | XE | ES |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $40,950 | $40,925 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,371 | $1,477 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $8,229 | $8,862 |
| Total, 6 years | $49,179 | $49,787 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: XE wins.
ES wins if Towing weight is 1 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | XE | 7% |
| Power | ES | 18% |
| Space | ES | 16% |
| Towing | XE | 75% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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