Jaguar XKR 1998 vs Mercedes SL 2002
| Body: | Coupe | Cabrio | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 4.0 Petrol | 3.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 363 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 505 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Jaguar XKR is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar XKR engine produces 118 HP more power than Mercedes SL, whereas torque is 155 NM more than Mercedes SL. Thanks to more power Jaguar XKR reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.5 | 11.7 | |
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The Mercedes SL is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar XKR consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SL, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jaguar XKR could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes SL gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 500'000 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 Mercedes SL engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Jaguar XJ | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes SL might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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: | 4.76 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`010 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 17 200 | |
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