Mercedes SLC 2016 vs Mazda MX-5 2015

 
Mercedes SLC
2016 - 2019
Mazda MX-5
2015 - 2018
Gearbox: AutomaticManual
Engine: 1.6 Petrol1.5 Petrol

Performance

Power: 156 HP131 HP
Torque: 250 NM150 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.1 seconds8.3 seconds
Mercedes SLC is more dynamic to drive.
Mercedes SLC engine produces 25 HP more power than Mazda MX-5, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Mazda MX-5. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLC reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.66.0
Real fuel consumption: 7.9 l/100km6.2 l/100km
The Mazda MX-5 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise.
By specification Mercedes SLC consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5, which means that by driving the Mercedes SLC over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes SLC consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5.
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres50 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1070 km in combined cycle830 km in combined cycle
1270 km on highway1020 km on highway
750 km with real consumption800 km with real consumption

Dimensions

Length: 4.13 m3.92 m
Width: 1.81 m1.73 m
Height: 1.30 m1.24 m
Mercedes SLC is larger.
Mercedes SLC is 22 cm longer than the Mazda MX-5, 8 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes SLC is 7 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 225 litres130 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
335 litresno data
Mercedes SLC has more luggage capacity.
Mercedes SLC has 95 litres more trunk space than the Mazda MX-5.
Turning diameter: 10.5 meters9.4 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes SLC is 1.1 metres more than that of the Mazda MX-5, which means Mercedes SLC can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`7751`215
Safety: no data
Quality:
high
no data
Average price (€): no data21 400
Pros and Cons: Mercedes SLC has
  • more power
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
Mazda MX-5 has
  • better manoeuvrability
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