Mercedes SLK 2004 vs Mazda MX-5 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 188 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
| Mercedes SLK engine produces 3 HP more power than Mazda MX-5, whereas torque is 52 NM more than Mazda MX-5. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 8.6 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 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SLK consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes SLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda MX-5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 2.0 engine: The engine tends to idle unevenly. Engine problems may also include the thermostat and cooling pump. This engine tends to consume more oil at higher mileages. | |||
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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