Mazda MX-5 2015 vs Mercedes SLC 2016
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Mazda MX-5 is available only with manual gearbox, whereas Mercedes SLC has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Engines: | 1.5 - 2.0 (petrol) | 1.6 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Mercedes SLC is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 131 - 160 HP | 156 - 367 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 - 200 NM | 250 - 520 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 - 8.3 seconds | 4.7 - 8.1 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 - 6.9 | 5.6 - 7.8 | |
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Mazda MX-5 petrol engines consumes on average 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes SLC. 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: | 3.92 m | 4.13 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 22 cm shorter than the Mercedes SLC, 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 |
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Mercedes SLC has more luggage space. Mazda MX-5 has 95 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes SLC. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 10.52 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-5 is 1.12 metres less than that of the Mercedes SLC, which means Mazda MX-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`238 | ~ 1`823 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 19 000 | no data | |
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