Mercedes SLK 2000 vs Mazda MX-5 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 142 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 38 HP more power than Mazda MX-5, whereas torque is 88 NM more than Mazda MX-5. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 8.1 | |
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The Mazda MX-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes SLK consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.01 m | 3.98 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.28 m | 1.22 m | |
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Mercedes SLK is larger. Mercedes SLK is 4 cm longer than the Mazda MX-5, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 145 litres | 145 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
348 litres | 145 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 9.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 0.9 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`625 | 1`255 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 4200 | |
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