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Jaguar F-Type vs Mercedes-Benz E53

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Jaguar F-Type
Jaguar F-Type

2021 price

Mercedes-Benz E53
Mercedes-Benz E53

2021 price

Summary

2021 Jaguar F-Type
2021 Mercedes-Benz E53
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Supercharged V8, 5.0L

Turbo 6, 3.0L
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded Petrol

Premium Unleaded/Electric
Fuel Efficiency
11.3L/100km (combined)

9.3L/100km (combined)
Seating
2

4
Dislikes
  • Thirsty
  • Short on active safety tech
  • Tight entry/egress

  • Hard door-bin plastics
  • Front doors are too long
  • Steering could be better
2021 Jaguar F-Type Summary

After a long gestation period where a variety of Jaguar corporate overlords toyed with the idea of a successor to the all-time iconic E-Type, the F-Type finally emerged in late 2013 to a global intake of breath.

It managed to capture just the right amount of Jag heritage, folded into a high-tech package, with a simple choice of supercharged V6 and V8 engines, housed in a supremely sleek convertible body.

Over time the formula has become more complex, with the arrival of a coupe version, powerhouse R and full-fat SVR variants, special editions including the exotic Project 7, and more recently, 2.0-litre, turbo four-cylinder models to make this stunning two-seater more accessible.

A late 2019 update added some extra catnip, including a redesigned nose and this is the flagship F-Type R, complete with supercharged V8 power and performance-focused underpinnings. Time to dive into this latest chapter of the Jaguar F-Type story.

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2021 Mercedes-Benz E53 Summary

The E53 range broke new ground for Mercedes-AMG when it debuted in 2018. Not only was it the E-Class large car’s new ‘entry-level’ performance option, but it was also Affalterbach’s first model to combine an inline six-cylinder engine with a mild-hybrid system.

Needless to say, the E53 was an intriguing prospect at the time, and now it’s come back into frame following a midlife facelift, which doesn’t appear to mess with what turned out to be a rather successful formula.

And with an E63 S flagship performance option still not available in the two-door E-Class line-up, the E53 is as good as it gets. But as you’ll find out when you read this review of its Coupe body-style, that is actually really great news. Happy reading.

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