Car comparison

Jaguar F-type Coupe · Facelift 2017 3.0 V6vsMercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Jaguar F-type Coupe · Facelift 2017

3.0 V6

400 hp2995 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedCoupe2017-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016

AMG SLC 43 V6

390 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2018-2020

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Highest torque
    520 Nm
    384 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,520 kg
    3,351 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    257 hp/t
    191 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    185 g/km
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Jaguar F-type Coupe Facelift 2017 3.0 V6

  • Fastest top speed
    290 km/h
    180 mph Unrestricted
    275 km/h
    171 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    400 hp
    298 kW
  • Best estimated range
    814 km
    506 mi
  • Largest trunk
    310 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    38/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelJaguarF-type CoupeFacelift 20173.0 V6Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
Power
400hp298kW
390hp291kW
Torque
460Nm339lb-ft
520Nm384lb-ft
Curb weight
1,594kg3,514lb
1,520kg3,351lb
Gross weight-
1,890kg4,167lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
71.3s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
58.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
15.4s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
251hp/t187kW/t114hp/1000 lb
Calculated
257hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
289Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
342Nm/t229lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
814km506mi
Calculated
741km460mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,482mm176in
4,133mm163in
Width
1,923mm76in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,311mm52in
1,301mm51in
Wheelbase
2,622mm103in
2,430mm96in
Front track
1,585mm62in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,627mm64in
-
Ground clearance-
112mm4in
Trunk volume
310L
225L
Max trunk volume
408L
335L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
70L
60L
CO2 emissions
203g/km
185g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Jaguar F-type Coupe Facelift 2017 3.0 V6Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6PowerTorque
  • Jaguar F-type Coupe Facelift 2017 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
JaguarF-type CoupeFacelift 20173.0 V66,500 rpm3,500-5,500 rpm6,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V65,500-6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricJaguarF-type CoupeFacelift 20173.0 V6Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.4 s
15.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
182 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarF-type CoupeFacelift 20173.0 V6
400 hp
298 kW
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
390 hp
291 kW

Jaguar F-type Coupe Facelift 2017 3.0 V6 has 10 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6 and Jaguar F-type Coupe Facelift 2017 3.0 V6: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarF-type CoupeFacelift 20173.0 V6
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
520 Nm
384 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarF-type CoupeFacelift 20173.0 V6
1,594 kg
3,514 lb
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
1,520 kg
3,351 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarF-type CoupeFacelift 20173.0 V6
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarF-type CoupeFacelift 20173.0 V64.9 s
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V64.7 s

Although Jaguar F-type Coupe Facelift 2017 3.0 V6 has more power, Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6 and Jaguar F-type Coupe Facelift 2017 3.0 V6: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarF-type CoupeFacelift 20173.0 V6
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6 and Jaguar F-type Coupe Facelift 2017 3.0 V6: 0.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarF-type CoupeFacelift 20173.0 V6
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
257 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarF-type CoupeFacelift 20173.0 V6
814 km
506 mi
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
741 km
460 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
JaguarF-type CoupeFacelift 20173.0 V6
400 hp
298 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
390 hp
291 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
JaguarF-type CoupeFacelift 20173.0 V6
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,482 mm
176.5 in
Height
1,311 mm
51.6 in
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,133 mm
162.7 in
Height
1,301 mm
51.2 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
JaguarF-type CoupeFacelift 20173.0 V6
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
JaguarF-type CoupeFacelift 20173.0 V6
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
4.9 s
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
4.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
JaguarF-type CoupeFacelift 20173.0 V6
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
257 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleJaguarF-type CoupeFacelift 20173.0 V6Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
Power
400 hp
298 kW
390 hp
291 kW
Torque
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,594 kg
3,514 lb
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
Fuel consumption
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,482 mm
176.5 in
Height
1,311 mm
51.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,133 mm
162.7 in
Height
1,301 mm
51.2 in
Range score
814 km
506 mi
741 km
460 mi
CO2 score
203 g/km
185 g/km
Trunk score
310 L
10.9 cu ft
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
257 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleJaguar F-type Coupe Facelift 2017 3.0 V6Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6
Consumption8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.05 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.22 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,258 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Jaguar F-type Coupe Facelift 2017 3.0 V6

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 73 km (45 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 85 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 74 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 18 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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