Mercedes SL 2006 vs Mazda MX-5 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 126 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 167 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes SL is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SL engine produces 146 HP more power than Mazda MX-5, whereas torque is 183 NM more than Mazda MX-5. Thanks to more power Mercedes SL reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.8 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Mazda MX-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SL consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes SL could require 450 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SL consumes 3.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes SL gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 450'000 km | 380'000 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 Mercedes SL engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes SL engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Mazda MX-5 2006 1.8 engine: The engine often has unstable idling speeds and problems with the thermostat. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.54 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.26 m | |
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Mercedes SL is larger. Mercedes SL is 54 cm longer than the Mazda MX-5, 10 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes SL is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 235 litres | 150 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
339 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes SL has more luggage capacity. Mercedes SL has 85 litres more trunk space than the Mazda MX-5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SL is 1 metres more than that of the Mazda MX-5, which means Mercedes SL can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`120 kg | 1`355 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`750 kg | 1`055 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 370 kg | 300 kg | |
| Mercedes SL load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 19 procentiem more than Mazda MX-5. Therefore, Mercedes SL is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mazda MX-5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes SL has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Mazda MX-5, so Mazda MX-5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 600 | 6000 | |
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