Jaguar F-Type 2016 vs Mercedes SL 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 5.0 Petrol | 4.7 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 575 HP | 435 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.7 seconds | 4.6 seconds | |
|
Jaguar F-Type is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar F-Type engine produces 140 HP more power than Mercedes SL, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Jaguar F-Type reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.3 | 9.1 | |
|
The Mercedes SL is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar F-Type consumes 2.2 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 330 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes SL gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.31 m | 1.32 m | |
| Jaguar F-Type is 15 cm shorter than the Mercedes SL, 5 cm wider, while the height of Jaguar F-Type is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 196 litres | 241 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 381 litres | |
|
Mercedes SL has more luggage space. Jaguar F-Type has 45 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes SL. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar F-Type is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes SL. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`150 | 2`165 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 35 800 | 23 000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Jaguar F-Type has
|
Mercedes SL has
| |