Mazda MX-5 1998 vs Mercedes SLK 1996
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: | 1.6 - 1.8 | 2.0 - 2.3 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 - 172 HP | 136 - 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 134 - 209 NM | 190 - 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 - 9.7 seconds | 7.3 - 9.7 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): | 8.1 - 9.5 | 9.1 - 9.5 | |
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Mazda MX-5 petrol engines consumes on average 0.7 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: | 3.98 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.22 m | 1.29 m | |
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Mazda MX-5 is smaller. Mazda MX-5 is 3 cm shorter than the Mercedes SLK, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 145 litres | 145 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
145 litres | 348 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-5 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`267 kg | ~ 1`548 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`058 kg | ~ 1`213 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 209 kg | ~ 335 kg | |
| Mazda MX-5 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 60 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: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 3400 | |
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