Mercedes SLK 2011 vs Jaguar F-Type 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 309 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
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Jaguar F-Type is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes SLK engine produces 136 HP less power than Jaguar F-Type, whereas torque is 141 NM less than Jaguar F-Type. Due to the lower power, Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SLK consumes 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar F-Type, which means that by driving the Mercedes SLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 420 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SLK consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar F-Type. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 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: | 13 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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: | 4.14 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.31 m | |
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Mercedes SLK is smaller. Mercedes SLK is 33 cm shorter than the Jaguar F-Type, 11 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 224 litres | 196 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
335 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes SLK has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes SLK has 28 litres more trunk space than the Jaguar F-Type. The Jaguar F-Type may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 0.1 metres less than that of the Jaguar F-Type. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`815 | 2`025 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 19 600 | 35 800 | |
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