Mercedes SLK 1996 vs Mazda MX-5 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 188 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 33 HP more power than Mazda MX-5, whereas torque is 92 NM more than Mazda MX-5. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 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 1.6 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 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SLK consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda MX-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 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 Mercedes SLK engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.00 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.26 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes SLK and Mazda MX-5 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 145 litres | 150 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
348 litres | no data | |
| Mercedes SLK has 5 litres less 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`585 | 1`355 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Mazda MX-5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes SLK has serious deffects in 365 percent more cases than Mazda MX-5, so Mazda MX-5 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 7000 | |
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