| 2012 XF Portfolio | 2012 Audi A7 Premium | 2012 BMW 550 i | 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | |
| MSRP | $59,000 | $59,250 | $62,000 | $59,790 |
| Destination Charge | $875 | $875 | $895 | $875 |
| 0-60 mph (s) | 5.2 | 6.2 | 5.9 | 5.1 |
| 1/4 mile (seconds) | 13.8 | 14.5 | 14 | 13.9 |
| 1/4 mile (speed) | 102 | 92 | 98 | 97 |
| Horsepower (hp) | 385 @ 6,500RPM | 310 @ 5,500RPM | 400 @ 5,500RPM | 402 @ 5,000RPM |
| Torque (lb.-ft.) | 380 @ 3,500RPM | 325 @ 2,900RPM | 450 @ 1,750RPM | 443 @ 1,600RPM |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone | Multi-link | Double wishbone | Strut |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Steering activation | Hydraulic power-assist | Electro-hydraulic power assist | Electric power-assist | Electro-hydraulic power assist |
| Steering type | Rack-pinion | Rack-pinion | Rack-pinion | Rack-pinion |
| Speed sensitive steering | Yes | Servotronic | Servotronic | Yes |
| Brakes | 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc |
| Tires | P245/40HR19 BSW AS | P255/40HR19 BSW AS | P245/45VR18 BSW run flat AS | P245/40HR18 BSW performance AS |
| Wheel appearance | Silver | Silver | Silver | Silver |
| Wheel material | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | AMG aluminum |
| Wheel diameter | 19" | 19" | 18" | 18" |
| Wheel width (front) | 8.5" | 8.5" | 8" | 8.5" |
| Wheel width (rear) | 8.5" | 8.5" | 8" | 8.5" |
| Fuel economy - city (mpg) | 16 | 18 | 15 | 16 |
| Fuel economy - highway (mpg) | 23 | 28 | 22 | 26 |
| Fuel economy - combined (mpg) | 19 | 23 | 18 | 20 |
| Recommended fuel | Premium unleaded | Premium unleaded | Premium unleaded | Premium unleaded |
| Fuel tank (gal.) | 18 | 20 | 18 | 21 |
| Engine liters (cu.in.) | 5 | 3 | 4.4 | 4.6 |
| Cylinders | V-8 | V-6 | V-8 | V-8 |
| Horsepower (hp) | 385 @ 6,500RPM | 310 @ 5,500RPM | 400 @ 5,500RPM | 402 @ 5,000RPM |
| Torque (lb.-ft.) | 380 @ 3,500RPM | 325 @ 2,900RPM | 450 @ 1,750RPM | 443 @ 1,600RPM |
| Drive type | Rear-wheel | Quattro all-wheel drive | Rear-wheel | 4MATIC all-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | 7-speed automatic |
| Radio | AM/FM/HD/SIRIUS Satellite | AM/FM/HD/SIRIUS Satellite | AM/FM/HD/SiriusXM Satellite | AM/FM/HD/SIRIUS Satellite |
| CD | Single | Single | Single | 6-disc |
| External digital memory control | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Voice activated audio control | Interactive Voice | None | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | 10 | 10 | 16 | 14 |
| Seating capacity | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Maximum interior cargo volume (cu.ft.) | 17.7 | N/A | 14 | 15.9 |
| Basic months | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 |
| Basic distance (miles) | 50,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 |
| Scheduled maintenance months | 48 | 12 | 48 | N/A |
| Scheduled maintenance distance (miles) | 50,000 | 5,000 | 50,000 | N/A |
| Roadside assistance months | 48 | 48 | 48 | unlimited |
| Roadside assistance distance (miles) | 50,000 | unlimited | unlimited | unlimited |