Jaguar F-Type 2013 vs Mercedes SL 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.0 Petrol | 4.7 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 495 HP | 435 HP | |
| Torque: | 625 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.3 seconds | 4.6 seconds | |
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Jaguar F-Type is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar F-Type engine produces 60 HP more power than Mercedes SL, but torque is 75 NM less than Mercedes SL. Thanks to more power Jaguar F-Type reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.1 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.5 l/100km | 12.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Jaguar F-Type consumes 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 300 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Jaguar F-Type consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SL. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 570 km with real consumption | 500 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 108 mm (4.3 inches) | 96 mm (3.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Jaguar F-Type can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Jaguar F-Type version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from three 4x4 versions of Jaguar F-Type 2013 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.32 m | |
| Jaguar F-Type is 15 cm shorter than the Mercedes SL, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 196 litres | 241 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes SL has more luggage space. Jaguar F-Type has 45 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes SL. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar F-Type is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes SL, which means Jaguar F-Type can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`025 | 2`165 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 35 800 | 23 000 | |
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