Mazda MX-5 2006 vs Mercedes SLK 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 188 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
| Mazda MX-5 engine produces 3 HP less power than Mercedes SLK, whereas torque is 52 NM less than Mercedes SLK. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 8.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Mazda MX-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda MX-5 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK, which means that by driving the Mazda MX-5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda MX-5 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes SLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda MX-5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes SLK engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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 (kg): | 1`355 | 1`705 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mercedes SLK has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mazda MX-5, so Mercedes SLK quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 7000 | |
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