Jaguar F-Type 2017 vs Mercedes SLC 2016

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

Performance

Power: 400 HP367 HP
Torque: 460 NM520 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.1 seconds4.7 seconds
Mercedes SLC is a more dynamic driving.
Jaguar F-Type engine produces 33 HP more power than Mercedes SLC, but torque is 60 NM less than Mercedes SLC. Despite the higher power, Jaguar F-Type reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.97.8
The Mercedes SLC is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
Jaguar F-Type consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLC, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jaguar F-Type could require 165 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 780 km in combined cycle890 km in combined cycle
1010 km on highway1120 km on highway
Mercedes SLC 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 years14 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Jaguar XJ, Jaguar XF, Jaguar F-Pace, Jaguar XEInstalled on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes GLC
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Hydraulic tappets: noyes
The Mercedes SLC 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 m4.13 m
Width: 1.89 m1.81 m
Height: 1.31 m1.30 m
Jaguar F-Type is larger.
Jaguar F-Type is 35 cm longer than the Mercedes SLC, 8 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 207 litres225 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data335 litres
Despite its longer length, Jaguar F-Type has 18 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes SLC. 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: 11.3 meters10.5 meters
The turning circle of the Jaguar F-Type is 0.8 metres more than that of the Mercedes SLC, which means Jaguar F-Type can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 2`1501`890
Safety: no datano data
Quality: no data
high
Average price (€): no datano data
Pros and Cons: Jaguar F-Type has
  • more power
  • has 4x4 drive
  • longer expected engine lifespan
Mercedes SLC has
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
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