Mercedes SLK 1996 vs Mazda MX-5 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 146 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 168 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 47 HP more power than Mazda MX-5, whereas torque is 112 NM more than Mazda MX-5. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes SLK consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SLK consumes 0.4 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 | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 690 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 3.98 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.22 m | |
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Mercedes SLK is larger. Mercedes SLK is 3 cm longer than the Mazda MX-5, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 145 litres | 145 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
348 litres | 145 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 9.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 0.8 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`585 kg | 1`280 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`250 kg | 1`065 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 335 kg | 215 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 | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 5400 | |
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