Jaguar F-Type 2013 vs Mercedes SL 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 335 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 480 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 5.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes SL is a more dynamic driving. Jaguar F-Type engine produces 5 HP more power than Mercedes SL, but torque is 30 NM less than Mercedes SL. Despite the higher power, Jaguar F-Type reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 7.7 | |
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The Mercedes SL is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar F-Type consumes 2.1 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 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1040 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
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 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes GLE | |
| 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 SL 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: | 4.47 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 | |
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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: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 2`110 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 35 800 | 23 000 | |
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