Mercedes SL 2002 vs Jaguar XKR 1998
| Body: | Cabrio | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.7 Petrol | 4.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 363 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 505 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 5.4 seconds | |
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Jaguar XKR is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes SL engine produces 118 HP less power than Jaguar XKR, whereas torque is 155 NM less than Jaguar XKR. Due to the lower power, Mercedes SL reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.5 | 12.5 | |
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The Mercedes SL is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes SL consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar XKR, which means that by driving the Mercedes SL over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes SL gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 500'000 km | 420'000 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: | 10 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | Used also on Jaguar XJ | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| 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: | 4.54 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.30 m | |
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Mercedes SL is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes SL is 22 cm shorter than the Jaguar XKR, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 235 litres | 327 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
317 litres | no data | |
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Jaguar XKR has more luggage space. Mercedes SL has 92 litres less trunk space than the Jaguar XKR. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`050 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 200 | 9200 | |
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