Mercedes SL 2012 vs Jaguar F-Type 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.7 Petrol | 5.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 435 HP | 495 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 625 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 seconds | 4.3 seconds | |
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Jaguar F-Type is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes SL engine produces 60 HP less power than Jaguar F-Type, but torque is 75 NM more than Jaguar F-Type. Due to the lower power, Mercedes SL reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 11.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.9 l/100km | 12.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes SL consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar F-Type, which means that by driving the Mercedes SL over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes SL consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar F-Type. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 500 km with real consumption | 570 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 96 mm (3.8 inches) | 108 mm (4.3 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.32 m | |
| Mercedes SL is 15 cm longer than the Jaguar F-Type, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 241 litres | 196 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
381 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes SL has more luggage capacity. Mercedes SL has 45 litres more trunk space than the Jaguar F-Type. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SL is 0.4 metres more than that of the Jaguar F-Type, which means Mercedes SL can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`165 | 2`025 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 000 | 35 800 | |
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