Jaguar F-Type vs Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
The Jaguar F-Type is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 26 mpg combined versus 23 mpg for the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class, a 3 mpg advantage and costs about $400 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Jaguar F-Type leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2027
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
Two Seaters · 40 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Jaguar F-Type | Mercedes-Benz SL-Class |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 26 mpg ✓ | 23 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 23 mpg ✓ | 21 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 30 mpg ✓ | 28 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $2,900 ✓ | $3,300 |
| Lowest CO2 output | 346 g/mi ✓ | 379 g/mi |
| Engines offered | SIDI | SIDI, SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV, 6.0 |
| Transmissions | Automatic (S8), Manual 6-spd | Automatic 9-spd, Automatic 7-spd |
| Drivetrains | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Premium | Premium, Premium and Electricity |
| EPA class | Two Seaters | Two Seaters |
| Years covered | 2015–2024 | 2015–2027 |
| Configurations on record | 99 | 40 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
F-Type vs SL-Class: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Jaguar F-Type or the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class?
The Jaguar F-Type is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 26 mpg combined versus 23 mpg for the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class, a 3 mpg advantage and costs about $400 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Jaguar F-Type runs about $2,900 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $3,300 for the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class — a difference of roughly $400 per year.
What engines do the F-Type and SL-Class offer?
Jaguar F-Type: SIDI. Mercedes-Benz SL-Class: SIDI, SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV, 6.0.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Jaguar F-Type and the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class as Two Seaters, so they compete directly.
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