Jaguar F-Type X152 or Mercedes-Benz SL R231?

2013–2024 vs 2012–2020 · Coupe/Convertible vs Convertible

In short

Length: F-Type X152 4,470 mm, SL R231 4,631 mm — a 16 cm difference.
Boot: F-Type X152 407 l, SL R231 364 l.
Lowest consumption: F-Type X152 7.2 l/100 km, SL R231 7.7 l/100 km.
Power: F-Type X152 221–404 kW, SL R231 225–463 kW.
Standard equipment: F-Type X152 33 items (F-Type), SL R231 41 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Jaguar F-Type X1522013–2024 · 4 engines · F-Type, S, RSpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz SL R2312012–2020 · 8 engines · Base, AMG Line, Sport Package, Mille Miglia 417 EditionSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Jaguar F-Type X1522013–2024no listings	Mercedes-Benz SL R2312012–2020no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,470 mm	Length4,612 mm–4,631 mm
Width	Width1,923 mm	Width1,877 mm
Height	Height1,308 mm–1,311 mm	Height1,303 mm–1,315 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,622 mm	Wheelbase2,585 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance115 mm	Ground clearance105 mm–110 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume196 l–407 l	Trunk volume241 l–364 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,525 kg–1,730 kg	Curb weight1,685 kg–1,950 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank70 l	Fuel tank75 l–80 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2013–2024	Production years2012–2020
Body type	Body typeCoupe, Convertible	Body typeConvertible
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines8
Power	Power221–404 kW (300–549 hp)	Power225–463 kW (306–630 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–5.0	Displacement (l)3.0–6.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption7.2 l/100 km · 2.0 P300	Lowest consumption7.7 l/100 km · SL 400
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.1 s · 5.0 V8 S/C R	Best 0–100 km/h4 s · SL 65 AMG
Top speed	Top speed300 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsF-Type · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim33 · F-Type	Items in the base trim41 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim33 · F-Type	Items in the top trim44 · AMG Line
Equipment · Comfort14 · 11
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors✓	Rear Parking Sensors✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment	Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment—	Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Drive Mode Selection	Drive Mode Selection✓	Drive Mode Selection—
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry✓	Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start✓
Paddle Shifters	Paddle Shifters✓	Paddle Shifters—
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Sport suspension	Sport suspension✓	Sport suspension—
Equipment · Interior4 · 6
Leather	Leather✓	Leather✓
Electric Front Seats	Electric Front Seats—	Electric Front Seats✓
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats—	Heated Front Seats✓
Driver's Seat Memory	Driver's Seat Memory—	Driver's Seat Memory✓
2 Seats	2 Seats✓	2 Seats—
Sport Seats	Sport Seats✓	Sport Seats—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia5 · 4
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port—
Navigation System	Navigation System✓	Navigation System✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 5
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor—	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor—	Light Sensor✓
Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror	Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror—	Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror✓
Equipment · Safety5 · 10
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag—	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 3
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior1 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels—	R18 Wheels✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Jaguar F-Type X152 or Mercedes-Benz SL R231?

Length: Mercedes-Benz SL R231 4,631 mm, Jaguar F-Type X152 4,470 mm (a 161 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,585 vs 2,622 mm. Boot: 364 vs 407 l.

Which uses less fuel — Jaguar F-Type X152 or Mercedes-Benz SL R231?

The most frugal Jaguar F-Type X152 uses 7.2 l/100 km (2.0 P300); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz SL R231 7.7 l/100 km (SL 400).

Which is more powerful — Jaguar F-Type X152 or Mercedes-Benz SL R231?

The strongest Jaguar F-Type X152 makes 404 kW (549 hp) (5.0 V8 S/C R); the strongest Mercedes-Benz SL R231 463 kW (630 hp) (SL 65 AMG).

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