Jaguar XKR 1998 vs Mercedes SL 2001
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Coupe | Cabrio | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Jaguar XKR is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Mercedes SL has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Engines: | 4.0 - 4.2 | 3.7 - 6.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 363 - 395 HP | 245 - 500 HP | |
| Torque: | 505 - 540 NM | 350 - 800 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 4.7 - 7.2 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.4 - 12.5 | 11.5 - 15.1 | |
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Jaguar XKR petrol engines consumes on average 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes SL. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.30 m | |
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Jaguar XKR is larger, but slightly lower. Jaguar XKR is 22 cm longer than the Mercedes SL, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 327 litres | 235 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 317 litres | |
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Jaguar XKR has more luggage capacity. Jaguar XKR has 92 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes SL. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`057 | ~ 2`188 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 16 800 | |
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