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Jaguar I-Pace vs Mercedes SL Class comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 816 HP), boot space and price (79,200 £ vs 112,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jaguar I-Pace or Mercedes SL Class?

Jaguar I-Pace vs Mercedes SL Class: Key differences

Jaguar I-Pace

3.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly more trunk space
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Mercedes SL Class

  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

I-Pace

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Jaguar I-Pace is clearly cheaper – starting at 79,200 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 33,504 £.

As for electric range, the Jaguar I-Pace offers clearly more range – reaching up to 469 km, about 457 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 considerably more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 416 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 I-Pace takes 4.8 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers considerably more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 696 Nm. That’s about 724 Nm more.

I-Pace

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes SL Class is noticeably lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 2,226 kg. The difference is around 416 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Jaguar I-Pace offers significantly more boot space – 638 L compared to 240 L. That’s a difference of about 398 L.

When it comes to payload, the Jaguar I-Pace carries a bit more – 444 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 69 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Jaguar I-Pace is far ahead overall 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 £79,200
I-Pace

Jaguar I-Pace

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 400 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 25.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 469 km
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Jaguar I-Pace

The Jaguar I-Pace pairs instantaneous electric shove with graceful, feline looks, so it never feels like you're piloting a refrigerator with style. Inside it serves proper Jaguar luxury and clever packaging, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want EV convenience without losing personality.

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Reviews Jaguar I-Pace

3.7 (2 Reviews)
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Stefan
3 Apr 2026, 10:23:27

The Ipace is a tragedy. Looks nice..but the quality is very low. After 30000km I changed the charger, I changed the heater..aprox 8000 euro cost. Not recomend in any eay. Avoid it!

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
79,200 - 85,500 £
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
25.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
469 km
Electric Range
12 km
Battery Capacity
84.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
206 - 309 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,226 kg
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Trunk capacity
638 L
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Length
4,682 mm
Length
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Width
2,011 mm
Width
1,915 mm
Height
1,566 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,453 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
444 kg
Payload
145 - 375 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
400 HP
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
696 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
294 kW
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Jaguar
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Jaguar I-Pace?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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