Mazda MX-5 2005 vs Mercedes SLK 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 167 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
| Mazda MX-5 engine produces 4 HP more power than Mercedes SLK, but torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes SLK. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 8.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 630 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes SLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Mercedes SLK 2004 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes SLK 2004 1.8 engine | |||
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`396 | 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 | 7200 | |
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