Mazda MX-5 2015 vs Mercedes SLK 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 309 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is a more dynamic driving. Mazda MX-5 engine produces 44 HP less power than Mercedes SLK, whereas torque is 109 NM less than Mercedes SLK. Due to the lower power, Mazda MX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 8.6 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 SLK, 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 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda MX-5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 13 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 C klase, Mercedes E 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 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 | 4.14 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 | 224 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 335 litres | |
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Mercedes SLK has more luggage space. Mazda MX-5 has 94 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 (kg): | 1`260 | 1`815 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 19 000 | 19 600 | |
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