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 |
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 (kg): | ~ 1`267 | ~ 1`548 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 3000 | |
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