Mercedes SLC 2016 vs Jaguar F-Type 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 367 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 520 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.7 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLC is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLC engine produces 27 HP more power than Jaguar F-Type, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Jaguar F-Type. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLC reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 9.6 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes SLC is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SLC consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar F-Type, which means that by driving the Mercedes SLC over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SLC consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jaguar F-Type. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes SLC gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes GLC | 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 SLC 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: | 4.13 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.31 m | |
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Mercedes SLC is smaller. Mercedes SLC is 35 cm shorter than the Jaguar F-Type, 8 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 225 litres | 207 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
335 litres | no data | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes SLC has 18 litres more trunk space than the Jaguar F-Type. The Jaguar F-Type may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLC is 0.2 metres less than that of the Jaguar F-Type. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`890 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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