Mazda MX-5 2015 vs Mercedes SLK 2011
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Mazda MX-5 is available only with manual gearbox, whereas Mercedes SLK has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Engines: | 1.5 - 2.0 (petrol) | 1.8 - 5.5 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Mercedes SLK 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 | 184 - 422 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 - 200 NM | 270 - 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 - 8.3 seconds | 4.6 - 7.3 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): | 6.0 - 6.9 | 5.0 - 8.4 | |
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Mazda MX-5 petrol engines consumes on average 0.4 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: | 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, if possible |
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: | ~ 1`238 kg | ~ 1`846 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 995 kg | ~ 1`536 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 243 kg | ~ 310 kg | |
| Mazda MX-5 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 28 procentiem less than Mercedes SLK. Therefore, Mercedes SLK is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 19 000 | 17 200 | |
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