2016 Jaguar F-Type vs 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK Class

2016 Jaguar F-Type

2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK Class

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2-Door Conv Automatic Project 7 RWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
F-TYPE 2-Door Conv Automatic Project 7 RWD	N/A	N/A	$155,100	$165,000
F-TYPE 2-Door Conv Automatic R AWD	15	23	$100,063	$106,450
F-TYPE 2-Door Conv Automatic RWD	19	28	$65,236	$69,400
F-TYPE 2-Door Conv Automatic S AWD	18	26	$82,626	$87,900
F-TYPE 2-Door Conv Automatic S RWD	19	27	$76,986	$81,900
F-TYPE 2-Door Conv Manual RWD	16	24	$64,014	$68,100
F-TYPE 2-Door Conv Manual S RWD	15	24	$75,576	$80,400
F-TYPE 2-Door Coupe Automatic R AWD	15	23	$97,384	$103,600
F-TYPE 2-Door Coupe Automatic RWD	19	28	$62,322	$66,300
F-TYPE 2-Door Coupe Automatic S AWD	18	26	$79,712	$84,800
F-TYPE 2-Door Coupe Automatic S RWD	19	27	$74,072	$78,800
F-TYPE 2-Door Coupe Manual RWD	16	24	$61,100	$65,000
F-TYPE 2-Door Coupe Manual S RWD	15	24	$72,662	$77,300

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2-Door Roadster AMG SLK 55

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
SLK 2-Door Roadster AMG SLK 55	19	28	$67,518	$72,600
SLK 2-Door Roadster SLK 300	25	32	$43,710	$47,000
SLK 2-Door Roadster SLK 350	21	29	$55,056	$59,200

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$155,100

$67,518

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$165,000

$72,600

Monthly Payment Estimate

$2750 / month

$1210 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

9.0

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2015 Jaguar F-Type fleshes out its sportscar credentials this year with a manual transmission and all-wheel drive.

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is more of a weekend-getaway machine than a canyon-carver; but with mini-SL style and some unrivaled tech features, if offers up roadster thrills with fewer sacrifices in comfort.

TCC Likes

Electrifying styling
Lighter weight, compared to some rivals
A stunning V-8 exhaust note

Tight, refined interior with the top up
Four, six, or eight cylinders
Great features like Airscarf

TCC Dislikes

Prices are rather high, no?
All-wheel drive is a must-take on R variants
Looks better from the rear, if that's a problem

Styling not as unified as in other Mercedes models
Tight for tall drivers
Not sharp enough for some driving enthusiasts

Fuel Economy

City

0 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

0 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Two-Seaters

Interior Dimensions

Front Leg Room (in)

42.5

Front Head Room (in)

39.1

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.5

52.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

48.8

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.9

61.7

Wheelbase (in)

103.2

95.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.7

71.5

Track Width, Front (in)

62.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.3

Length, Overall (in)

178

163.2

Height, Overall (in)

50.3

51.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

6.9

6.4

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

15.7

14.2

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.8

18.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.5

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P295/30YR20

P255/35YR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P255/35YR20

P235/40YR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3495

3583

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 9

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 10.5

18 X 9

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

567 @ 6500

415 @ 6800

Engine Type

Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-8

Premium Unleaded V-8

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

502 @ 2500

398 @ 4500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

5.0 L/305

5.5 L/333

Transmission

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.32

3.42

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

2.86

Trans Order Code

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.37

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.82

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

4.38

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.31

2.82

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

1.92

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.73

Summary

Vehicle Name

Jaguar F-TYPE

Mercedes-Benz SLK

Body Style

Convertible

Roadster

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.0 (Est)

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