Mazda MX-5 2004 vs Mercedes SLK 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 172 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 209 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| Mazda MX-5 engine produces 36 HP more power than Mercedes SLK, whereas torque is 19 NM more than Mercedes SLK. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 9.1 | |
|
The Mazda MX-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda MX-5 consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 48 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.98 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.22 m | 1.29 m | |
|
Mazda MX-5 is smaller. Mazda MX-5 is 3 cm shorter than the Mercedes SLK, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 145 litres | 145 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
145 litres | 348 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-5 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`530 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 3000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mazda MX-5 has
|
Mercedes SLK has
| |