Mazda MX-5 2005 vs Mercedes SLK 2004
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 1.8 - 2.0 | 1.8 - 5.4 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 126 - 167 HP | 163 - 360 HP | |
| Torque: | 167 - 190 NM | 240 - 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 - 9.6 seconds | 4.9 - 8.3 seconds | |
| In general, Mercedes SLK are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Mazda MX-5. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 - 8.8 | 8.7 - 12.0 | |
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Mazda MX-5 petrol engines consumes on average 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes SLK. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.26 m | 1.30 m | |
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Mazda MX-5 is smaller. Mazda MX-5 is 9 cm shorter than the Mercedes SLK, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 150 litres | 208 litres | |
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Mercedes SLK has more luggage space. Mazda MX-5 has 58 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-5 is 0.5 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: | ~ 1`365 kg | ~ 1`761 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`082 kg | ~ 1`372 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 283 kg | ~ 389 kg | |
| Mazda MX-5 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 37 procentiem less than Mercedes SLK. Therefore, Mercedes SLK is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 8000 | |
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