Mercedes SL 2012 vs Jaguar F-Type 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 335 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 480 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
| Mercedes SL engine produces 5 HP less power than Jaguar F-Type, but torque is 30 NM more than Jaguar F-Type. Despite less power, Mercedes SL reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.9 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
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The Jaguar F-Type is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes SL consumes 1.3 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 195 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes SL consumes 3.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar F-Type. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 500 km with real consumption | 740 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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 Jaguar F-Type engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes GLE | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Jaguar XJ, Jaguar XF, Jaguar F-Pace, Jaguar XE | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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: | 4.62 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.31 m | |
| Mercedes SL is 15 cm longer than the Jaguar F-Type, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes SL is 1 cm higher. | |||
| 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`110 | 2`025 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 000 | 35 800 | |
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