Jaguar F-Type 2013 vs Mercedes SLK 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 309 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
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Jaguar F-Type is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar F-Type engine produces 136 HP more power than Mercedes SLK, whereas torque is 141 NM more than Mercedes SLK. Thanks to more power Jaguar F-Type reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Jaguar F-Type consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jaguar F-Type could require 420 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Jaguar F-Type consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Jaguar F-Type engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Jaguar XJ, Jaguar XF, Jaguar F-Pace, Jaguar XE | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes SLK engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.31 m | 1.30 m | |
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Jaguar F-Type is larger. Jaguar F-Type is 33 cm longer than the Mercedes SLK, 11 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 196 litres | 224 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 335 litres | |
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Mercedes SLK has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Jaguar F-Type has 28 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes SLK. This could mean that the Jaguar F-Type uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar F-Type is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`025 | 1`815 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 35 800 | 19 600 | |
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