2017 Jaguar F-Type vs 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL Class

2017 Jaguar F-Type

2017 Mercedes-Benz SL Class

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Convertible Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
F-TYPE Convertible Automatic	20	28	$62,698	$66,700
F-TYPE Convertible Automatic Premium	20	28	$66,928	$71,200
F-TYPE Convertible Automatic R AWD	15	23	$101,755	$108,250
F-TYPE Convertible Automatic S	19	27	$78,678	$83,700
F-TYPE Convertible Automatic S AWD	18	26	$84,318	$89,700
F-TYPE Convertible Automatic S British Design Edition	19	27	$89,488	$95,200
F-TYPE Convertible Automatic S British Design Edition AWD	18	26	$95,128	$101,200
F-TYPE Convertible Automatic SVR AWD	N/A	N/A	$121,072	$128,800
F-TYPE Convertible Manual	16	24	$61,476	$65,400
F-TYPE Convertible Manual Premium	16	24	$65,706	$69,900
F-TYPE Convertible Manual S	15	24	$77,268	$82,200
F-TYPE Coupe Automatic	20	28	$58,938	$62,700
F-TYPE Coupe Automatic Premium	20	28	$64,014	$68,100
F-TYPE Coupe Automatic R AWD	15	23	$99,076	$105,400
F-TYPE Coupe Automatic S	19	27	$75,764	$80,600
F-TYPE Coupe Automatic S AWD	18	26	$81,404	$86,600
F-TYPE Coupe Automatic S British Design Edition	19	27	$86,574	$92,100
F-TYPE Coupe Automatic S British Design Edition AWD	18	26	$92,214	$98,100
F-TYPE Coupe Automatic SVR AWD	N/A	N/A	$118,393	$125,950
F-TYPE Coupe Manual	16	24	$57,716	$61,400
F-TYPE Coupe Manual Premium	16	24	$62,792	$66,800
F-TYPE Coupe Manual S	15	24	$74,354	$79,100

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AMG SL 63 Roadster

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
SL AMG SL 63 Roadster	16	25	$140,756	$151,350
SL AMG SL 65 Roadster	13	22	$204,461	$219,850
SL SL 450 Roadster	20	28	$80,864	$86,950
SL SL 550 Roadster	17	25	$103,044	$110,800

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$62,698

$140,756

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$66,700

$151,350

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1112 / month

$2523 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.4

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7.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 Jaguar F-Type clips the sports-car apex, with extreme performance meets extremely good looks.

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class isn't quite a sports car, but it's a rapid, open-air touring coupe extraordinaire.

TCC Likes

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

Twin-turbo V-8's exceptional surge
Wide but supportive seats
Base suspension's composed ride

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

Active Body Control leads to passive driving?
Less storage space behind seats
A fresh face, but still conservative

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

16 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Two Seaters

Interior Dimensions

Front Leg Room (in)

42.9

Passenger Capacity

Front Head Room (in)

39.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.5

55.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

50.5

Front Hip Room (in)

53.6

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.3

Length, Overall (in)

176

182.7

Height, Overall (in)

51.5

51.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.9

63.2

Wheelbase (in)

103.2

101.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.7

73.9

Track Width, Front (in)

62.8

63.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

7.3

8.5

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8

14.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.9

15.4

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

19.8

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.4

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

R01

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P275/40YR18

P285/30YR19

Rear Tire Order Code

R01

Front Tire Size

P245/45YR18

P255/35YR19

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3521

4068

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 9.5

19 X 10

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8.5

19 X 9

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-6

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

332 @ 3500

664 @ 2250

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0 L/183

5.5 L/333

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

340 @ 6500

577 @ 5500

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

2.86

Trans Order Code

427

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.37

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.73

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.82

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

4.38

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.15

2.65

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

1.92

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.32

3.42

Summary

Vehicle Name

Jaguar F-TYPE

Mercedes-Benz SL

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

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

7.6

9.2

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