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Jaguar E-Pace vs Mercedes SL Class comparison

Compare performance (269 HP vs 816 HP), boot space and price (32,400 £ vs 112,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jaguar E-Pace or Mercedes SL Class?

Jaguar E-Pace vs Mercedes SL Class: Key differences

Jaguar E-Pace

  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • only slightly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Mercedes SL Class

  • significantly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

E-Pace

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Jaguar E-Pace is clearly cheaper – starting at 32,400 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 80,304 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Jaguar E-Pace uses 1.4 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes SL Class with 9 L/100km. The difference is about 7.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Jaguar E-Pace offers considerably more range – reaching up to 69 km, about 57 km more than the Mercedes SL Class.

SL Class

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes SL Class offers significantly more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 547 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes SL Class is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Jaguar E-Pace takes 7.3 s. That’s about 4.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers clearly more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 540 Nm. That’s about 880 Nm more.

E-Pace

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Jaguar E-Pace offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Jaguar E-Pace is only slightly lighter – 1,783 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 27 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Jaguar E-Pace offers clearly more boot space – 494 L compared to 240 L. That’s a difference of about 254 L.

When it comes to payload, the Jaguar E-Pace carries clearly more – 554 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 179 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Jaguar E-Pace holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £32,400
E-Pace

Jaguar E-Pace

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 160 - 269 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.4 - 8.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 69 km
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Jaguar E-Pace

The Jaguar E-Pace brings compact SUV practicality together with taut, sporty design and unmistakable British charm, helping it stand out in a crowded class. Inside, the cabin feels premium and the driving manners are engaging enough to keep a grin on your face, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want Jaguar style without the bulk.

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Mercedes SL Class

The Mercedes SL blends timeless elegance with a cheeky sense of occasion, its retractable roof turning any commute into a small celebratory parade. Behind the wheel it behaves like a grown-up sports car that prefers comfort and presence over headline-grabbing bravado, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want to arrive in style.

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Mercedes SL Class

Costs and Consumption
Price
32,400 - 56,100 £
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
69 km
Electric Range
12 km
Battery Capacity
11.5 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
33 - 185 g/km
co2
206 - 309 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
56 - 67 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,783 - 2,173 kg
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Trunk capacity
494 L
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Length
4,395 mm
Length
-
Width
1,984 mm
Width
1,915 mm
Height
1,648 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,170 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
497 - 554 kg
Payload
145 - 375 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
160 - 269 HP
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.3 - 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
190 - 211 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
260 - 540 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
118 - 198 kW
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Jaguar
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Jaguar E-Pace?

The Jaguar E-Pace is available as All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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