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

Height, Overall (in)

50.3

51.2

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

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

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.5

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

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

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3495

3583

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 10.5

18 X 9

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

Engine

Displacement

5.0 L/305

5.5 L/333

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

Transmission

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.73

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

Summary

Vehicle Name

Jaguar F-TYPE

Mercedes-Benz SLK

Body Style

Convertible

Roadster

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Strut

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Emissions

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

8.0 (Est)

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