Mazda MX-5 2008 vs Mercedes SL 2008
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Mazda MX-5 is available with both manual and automatic gearboxes, whereas Mercedes SL is available only with automatic gearbox. | |||
| Engines: | 1.8 - 2.0 | 3.0 - 6.2 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 126 - 161 HP | 231 - 612 HP | |
| Torque: | 167 - 188 NM | 300 - 1000 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 - 9.9 seconds | 4.2 - 7.8 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 - 8.0 | 9.4 - 14.0 | |
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Mazda MX-5 petrol engines consumes on average 4.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes SL. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.26 m | 1.32 m | |
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Mazda MX-5 is smaller. Mazda MX-5 is 31 cm shorter than the Mercedes SL, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 150 litres | 235 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 339 litres | |
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Mercedes SL has more luggage space. Mazda MX-5 has 85 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes SL. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-5 is 1 metres less than that of the Mercedes SL, which means Mazda MX-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`375 | ~ 2`228 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 25 200 | |
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