Jaguar F-Type 2014 vs Mercedes SL 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.0 Petrol | 4.7 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 550 HP | 435 HP | |
| Torque: | 680 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.2 seconds | 4.6 seconds | |
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Jaguar F-Type is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar F-Type engine produces 115 HP more power than Mercedes SL, but torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes SL. Thanks to more power Jaguar F-Type reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.9 l/100km | 12.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes SL is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Jaguar F-Type consumes 1.6 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 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 540 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 2014 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.31 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 |
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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: | 10.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar F-Type is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes SL. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`050 | 2`165 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 35 800 | 23 000 | |
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