Jaguar F-Type 2017 vs Mercedes SL 2016

 
Jaguar F-Type
2017 - 2019
Mercedes SL
2016 - 2018
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 3.0 Petrol3.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 400 HP367 HP
Torque: 460 NM500 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.1 seconds4.9 seconds
Mercedes SL is a more dynamic driving.
Jaguar F-Type engine produces 33 HP more power than Mercedes SL, but torque is 40 NM less than Mercedes SL. Despite the higher power, Jaguar F-Type reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.97.7
The Mercedes SL is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
Jaguar F-Type consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SL, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jaguar F-Type could require 180 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres65 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 780 km in combined cycle840 km in combined cycle
1010 km on highway1080 km on highway
Mercedes SL gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Rear wheel drive (RWD)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 420'000 km350'000 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 years7 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Jaguar XJ, Jaguar XF, Jaguar F-Pace, Jaguar XEInstalled on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLS, Mercedes GLE
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Jaguar F-Type might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets: noyes
The Mercedes SL 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: 4.48 m4.63 m
Width: 1.89 m1.88 m
Height: 1.31 m1.32 m
Jaguar F-Type is 15 cm shorter than the Mercedes SL, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 207 litres345 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data485 litres
Mercedes SL has more luggage space.
Jaguar F-Type has 138 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes SL.
Turning diameter: 11.3 meters11.1 meters
The turning circle of the Jaguar F-Type is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes SL.
Gross weight (kg): 2`1502`115
Safety: no datano data
Quality: no datano data
Average price (€): no data50 800
Pros and Cons: Jaguar F-Type has
  • more power
  • has 4x4 drive
  • longer expected engine lifespan
Mercedes SL has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
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