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Mercedes SL Class vs Jaguar I-Pace comparison

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

Mercedes SL Class vs Jaguar I-Pace: Key differences

Mercedes SL Class

  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Jaguar I-Pace

4.1 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially 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 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 substantially more range – reaching up to 469 km, about 457 km more than the Mercedes SL Class.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes SL Class offers clearly 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 substantially 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 substantially more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 696 Nm. That’s about 724 Nm more.

SL Class

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 clearly lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 2,226 kg. The difference is around 416 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Jaguar I-Pace offers clearly 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 moderately 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 clearly superior 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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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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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

4.1 (3 Reviews)
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Michael Spray
18 Jul 2026, 15:05:52

An amazing all round car/suv. I've had them all but this is brilliant! Comfort, speed,handling and insane acceleration.
Beautiful all round car and second hand incredible value!

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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
Jaguar I-Pace

Costs and Consumption
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Price
79,200 - 85,500 £
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
25.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
12 km
Electric Range
469 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
84.7 kWh
co2
206 - 309 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Curb weight
2,226 kg
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Trunk capacity
638 L
Length
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Length
4,682 mm
Width
1,915 mm
Width
2,011 mm
Height
-
Height
1,566 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,453 L
Payload
145 - 375 kg
Payload
444 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Power HP
400 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Torque
696 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Power kW
294 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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