Mercedes SLK 2004 vs Mazda MX-5 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 167 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes SLK engine produces 4 HP less power than Mazda MX-5, but torque is 50 NM more than Mazda MX-5. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 8.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 630 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes SLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| 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 | |||
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: | 1`705 kg | 1`396 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`315 kg | 1`146 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 390 kg | 250 kg | |
| Mercedes SLK load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 36 procentiem more than Mazda MX-5. Therefore, Mercedes SLK is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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 (€): | 8000 | 6200 | |
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