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 | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 5.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLC is a more dynamic driving. Mazda MX-5 engine produces 85 HP less power than Mercedes SLC, whereas torque is 170 NM less than Mercedes SLC. Due to the lower power, Mazda MX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 8.7 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 1.8 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 | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 14 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 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes GLC | |
| 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. | |||
| 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 | |||
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`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 19 000 | no data | |
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