Mercedes SLC 2016 vs Mazda MX-5 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLC is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLC engine produces 44 HP more power than Mazda MX-5, whereas torque is 300 NM more than Mazda MX-5. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLC reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 Mazda MX-5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3, Mazda CX-5, Mazda CX-3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes SLC might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes SLC 2016 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. Mazda MX-5 2015 2.0 engine: This engine is not well-suited for low-quality fuel, as it quickly clogs the fuel system. The use of substandard fuel often leads to the failure of expensive ignition coils, resulting in significant repair ... More about Mazda MX-5 2015 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.13 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.24 m | |
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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: | 180 litres | 130 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
285 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes SLC has more luggage capacity. Mercedes SLC has 50 litres more trunk space than the Mazda MX-5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 9.4 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`905 | 1`260 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 19 000 | |
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