Mercedes SLK 2011 vs Mazda MX-5 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 24 HP more power than Mazda MX-5, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Mazda MX-5. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 6.9 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 Mercedes SLK consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5, which means that by driving the Mercedes SLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes SLK consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 420'000 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: | 13 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3, Mazda CX-5, Mazda CX-3 | |
| 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: | 4.14 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.24 m | |
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Mercedes SLK is larger. Mercedes SLK is 23 cm longer than the Mazda MX-5, 8 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 225 litres | 130 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
335 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes SLK has more luggage capacity. Mercedes SLK has 95 litres more trunk space than the Mazda MX-5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 1.1 metres more than that of the Mazda MX-5, which means Mercedes SLK can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`785 | 1`260 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 19 600 | 21 400 | |
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