Mazda MX-5 2015 vs Mercedes SLK 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 131 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is a more dynamic driving. Mazda MX-5 engine produces 53 HP less power than Mercedes SLK, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Mercedes SLK. Due to the lower power, Mazda MX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 7.8 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 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda MX-5 consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 |
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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`215 kg | 1`750 kg | |
| Net weight: | 975 kg | 1`435 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 240 kg | 315 kg | |
| Mazda MX-5 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 31 procentiem less than Mercedes SLK. Therefore, Mercedes SLK is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 19 000 | 17 200 | |
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