Mazda MX-5 1998 vs Mercedes SLK 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
|
Mercedes SLK is a more dynamic driving. Mazda MX-5 engine produces 11 HP less power than Mercedes SLK, whereas torque is 48 NM less than Mercedes SLK. Due to the lower power, Mazda MX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 9.1 | |
|
The Mazda MX-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda MX-5 consumes 1 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 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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, if possible |
145 litres | 348 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.7 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-5 is 0.8 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: | 1`255 kg | 1`530 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`035 kg | 1`195 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 220 kg | 335 kg | |
| Mazda MX-5 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 52 procentiem less than Mercedes SLK. Therefore, Mercedes SLK is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 3400 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mazda MX-5 has
|
Mercedes SLK has
| |