Mazda MX-5 2015 vs Mercedes SLK 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
| Mazda MX-5 engine produces 24 HP less power than Mercedes SLK, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Mercedes SLK. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Mazda MX-5 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mazda MX-5 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda MX-5 could require 75 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda MX-5 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes SLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda MX-5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3, Mazda CX-5, Mazda CX-3 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda MX-5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.92 m | 4.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.24 m | 1.30 m | |
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Mazda MX-5 is smaller. Mazda MX-5 is 23 cm shorter than the Mercedes SLK, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 130 litres | 225 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 335 litres | |
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Mercedes SLK has more luggage space. Mazda MX-5 has 95 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-5 is 1.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes SLK, which means Mazda MX-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`260 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 20 800 | 19 600 | |
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