Mercedes SLK 2004 vs Mazda MX-5 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 126 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 167 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 37 HP more power than Mazda MX-5, whereas torque is 73 NM more than Mazda MX-5. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 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 SLK consumes 1.4 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 SLK could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes SLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 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 SLK engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK | 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 SLK 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. | |||
| Mercedes SLK 2004 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes SLK 2004 1.8 engine Mazda MX-5 2006 1.8 engine: The engine often has unstable idling speeds and problems with the thermostat. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.09 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.26 m | |
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Mercedes SLK is larger. Mercedes SLK is 9 cm longer than the Mazda MX-5, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 208 litres | 150 litres | |
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Mercedes SLK has more luggage capacity. Mercedes SLK has 58 litres more trunk space than the Mazda MX-5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mazda MX-5, which means Mercedes SLK can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`705 | 1`355 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mercedes SLK has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mazda MX-5, so Mercedes SLK quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 5400 | |
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