Jaguar F-Type 2017 vs Mercedes SLC 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 380 HP | 367 HP | |
| Torque: | 460 NM | 520 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 4.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLC is a more dynamic driving. Jaguar F-Type engine produces 13 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 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.4 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes SLC is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Jaguar F-Type consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Jaguar F-Type consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLC. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes SLC gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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 | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Jaguar XJ, Jaguar XF, Jaguar F-Pace, Jaguar XE | Installed 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: | no | yes | |
| 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 m | 4.13 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.31 m | 1.30 m | |
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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 litres | 225 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 335 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: | 10.7 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar F-Type is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes SLC. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`050 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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