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Mercedes SL Class vs Jaguar F-Pace comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 575 HP), boot space and price (112,700 £ vs 56,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or Jaguar F-Pace?

Mercedes SL Class vs Jaguar F-Pace: Key differences

Mercedes SL Class

  • markedly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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Jaguar F-Pace

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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • clearly more trunk space
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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

SL Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Jaguar F-Pace is considerably cheaper – starting at 56,400 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 56,304 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Jaguar F-Pace uses 1.8 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes SL Class with 9 L/100km. The difference is about 7.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Jaguar F-Pace offers significantly more range – reaching up to 64 km, about 52 km more than the Mercedes SL Class.

F-Pace

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 markedly more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 575 HP. That’s roughly 241 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes SL Class is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Jaguar F-Pace takes 4 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers considerably more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 720 Nm more.

SL Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes SL Class is barely lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 1,951 kg. The difference is around 141 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Jaguar F-Pace offers clearly more boot space – 470 L compared to 240 L. That’s a difference of about 230 L.

When it comes to payload, the Jaguar F-Pace carries clearly more – 589 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 214 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Jaguar F-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 £56,400
F-Pace

Jaguar F-Pace

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 163 - 575 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.8 - 12 L/100km
  • Electric Range 64 km
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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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Reviews Mercedes SL Class

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Jaguar F-Pace

Jaguar F-Pace blends the prowling presence of a sports car with the practicality of an SUV, looking elegant while rewarding drivers with lively handling. If you crave something that feels special every time you climb in and prefer style and driving flair over blending into the parking lot, the F-Pace is a classy, slightly cheeky alternative to the usual German suspects.

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Reviews Jaguar F-Pace

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Frank
23 Dec 2025, 16:34:38

Really nice car with good multimedia features and a solid sound system. Great for long trips — not tiring to drive.

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Mercedes SL Class
Jaguar F-Pace

Costs and Consumption
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Price
56,400 - 100,800 £
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.8 - 12 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
12 km
Electric Range
64 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
15.4 kWh
co2
206 - 309 g/km
co2
41 - 274 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
62 - 83 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Curb weight
1,951 - 2,230 kg
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Trunk capacity
354 - 470 L
Length
-
Length
4,747 - 4,762 mm
Width
1,915 mm
Width
1,936 mm
Height
-
Height
1,664 - 1,670 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,299 - 1,428 L
Payload
145 - 375 kg
Payload
457 - 589 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Power HP
163 - 575 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
195 - 286 km/h
Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Torque
380 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Power kW
120 - 423 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3

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

The Mercedes SL Class is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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