Mercedes SL 2016 vs Jaguar F-Type 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 367 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes SL is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SL engine produces 27 HP more power than Jaguar F-Type, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Jaguar F-Type. Thanks to more power Mercedes SL reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 8.4 | |
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The Mercedes SL is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes SL consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar F-Type, which means that by driving the Mercedes SL over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLS, Mercedes GLE | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Jaguar XJ, Jaguar XF, Jaguar F-Pace, Jaguar XE | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| 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: | 4.63 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.31 m | |
| Mercedes SL is 15 cm longer than the Jaguar F-Type, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 345 litres | 207 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes SL has more luggage capacity. Mercedes SL has 138 litres more trunk space than the Jaguar F-Type. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SL is 0.4 metres more than that of the Jaguar F-Type, which means Mercedes SL can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`115 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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