Mazda MX-5 2015 vs Mercedes SLC 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLC is a more dynamic driving. Mazda MX-5 engine produces 24 HP less power than Mercedes SLC, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Mercedes SLC. Due to the lower power, Mazda MX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Mazda MX-5 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mazda MX-5 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLC, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda MX-5 could require 105 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda MX-5 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLC. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes SLC gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3, Mazda CX-5, Mazda CX-3 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | |
| 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 2015 2.0 engine: This engine is not well-suited for low-quality fuel, as it quickly clogs the fuel system. The use of substandard fuel often leads to the failure of expensive ignition coils, resulting in significant repair ... More about Mazda MX-5 2015 2.0 engine Mercedes SLC 2016 2.0 engine: This engine is economical for its power output but has several notable weaknesses. Problems with variable valve timing regulators (phasors) are common, often requiring attention due to malfunctions. The timing ... More about Mercedes SLC 2016 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.92 m | 4.13 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 22 cm shorter than the Mercedes SLC, 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 |
no data | 335 litres | |
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Mercedes SLC has more luggage space. Mazda MX-5 has 95 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes SLC. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 10.52 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-5 is 1.12 metres less than that of the Mercedes SLC, which means Mazda MX-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`260 | 1`795 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 19 000 | no data | |
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