
The F-Type has revived Jaguar's true sportscar heritage.
A two-seat rear-driver, in either coupe or roadster form, the F-Type is a gorgeous piece of sculpture and a bad-ass piece of machinery.
The BMW Z4 is close in size and mission, but doesn't have the heritage of the Jaguar roadster—and both it and the Mercedes-Benz SLK have power folding hardtops, not strictly in the traditional, classic sports-car mold, either.
The closest cars in concept and execution to the F-Type are Porsche's Boxster and Cayman twins—outstanding machines with a voluptuous look and impeccable handling, especially in S trim—though we'd also put the Porsche 911 on the short list of contenders for those who are intrigued, but not yet completely sold, on the F-Type.
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Quick Specs | |||||
The 2015 Jaguar F-Type fleshes out its sportscar credentials this year with a manual transmission and all-wheel drive. |
While it isn't as agile as the Porsche Boxster it is priced against, the 2016 BMW Z4 balances sportiness with comfort and a comfortable cabin. |
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. |
From the satisfying Carrera to the outrageous GT3 RS, the 2016 Porsche 911 is consistently brilliant, and lives up to the this model line's pedigree in every respect—with some modern comforts spliced right in. |
The 2016 Porsche Boxster is a thrill to drive; but beyond that it's a great car in nearly every way, and one of the best-value sports cars you can get. |
The 2016 Porsche Cayman offers most of the driving satisfaction and practicality of the fabled 911—and perhaps with even more thrills. |
MSRP From | |||||
$65,000 | $49,700 | $47,000 | $84,300 | $52,100 | $52,600 |
Gas Mileage | |||||
15 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||||
Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Premium Unleaded H-6 | Premium Unleaded H-6 | Premium Unleaded H-6 |
EPA Class | |||||
Two-Seaters | Two-Seaters | Two-Seaters | Minicompact Cars | Two-Seaters | Two-Seaters |
Style Name | |||||
2-Door Coupe Manual RWD | 2-Door Roadster sDrive28i | 2-Door Roadster SLK 300 | 2-Door Coupe Carrera | 2-Door Roadster | 2-Door Coupe |
Drivetrain | |||||
Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | |||||
2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Passenger Doors | |||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | |||||
Coupe | Roadster | Roadster | Coupe | Convertible | Coupe |
Transmission | |||||
Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
2016 Jaguar F-Type vs. 2016 BMW Z4 | 2016 Jaguar F-Type vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK Class | 2016 Jaguar F-Type vs. 2016 Porsche 911 | 2016 Jaguar F-Type vs. 2016 Porsche Boxster | 2016 Jaguar F-Type vs. 2016 Porsche Cayman |