Jaguar F-Type 2017 vs Mercedes SLC 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Jaguar F-Type) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes SLC) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 400 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 460 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
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Jaguar F-Type is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar F-Type engine produces 196 HP more power than Mercedes SLC, but torque is 40 NM less than Mercedes SLC. Thanks to more power Jaguar F-Type reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 | 15 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 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes SLC might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Mercedes SLC 2016 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
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 | 180 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 285 litres | |
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Jaguar F-Type has more luggage capacity. Jaguar F-Type has 27 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes SLC. | |||
| 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`905 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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