Mercedes SLK 1996 vs Mazda MX-5 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 167 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes SLK engine produces 26 HP more power than Mazda MX-5, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Mazda MX-5. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 8.8 | |
| Mercedes SLK consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 630 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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): | no data | 1`396 | |
| 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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