Mercedes SL 2006 vs Mazda RX-8 2003
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Cabrio | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Mercedes SL is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Mazda RX-8 has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Engines: | 3.5 - 6.0 | 1.3 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 - 612 HP | 192 - 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 - 999 NM | 211 - 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.2 - 6.6 seconds | 6.4 - 7.2 seconds | |
| In general, Mercedes SL are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Mazda RX-8. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 - 15.1 | 10.8 - 11.4 | |
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Mercedes SL petrol engines consumes on average 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mazda RX-8. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.54 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.34 m | |
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Mercedes SL is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes SL is 14 cm longer than the Mazda RX-8, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes SL is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 235 litres | 290 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
339 litres | 290 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Mercedes SL uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes SL (by 49 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SL is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mazda RX-8, which means Mercedes SL can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`247 kg | ~ 1`779 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`897 kg | ~ 1`361 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 350 kg | ~ 418 kg | |
| Mercedes SL load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 19 procentiem less than Mazda RX-8. Therefore, Mazda RX-8 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 600 | 5000 | |
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