Mercedes SLK 2011 vs Mazda MX-5 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes SLK) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mazda MX-5) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 44 HP more power than Mazda MX-5, whereas torque is 300 NM more than Mazda MX-5. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SLK consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5, which means that by driving the Mercedes SLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SLK consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1460 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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 Mazda MX-5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3, Mazda CX-5, Mazda CX-3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes SLK might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes SLK 2011 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. Mazda MX-5 2015 2.0 engine: This engine is not well-suited for low-quality fuel, as it quickly clogs the fuel system. The use of substandard fuel often leads to the failure of expensive ignition coils, resulting in significant repair ... More about Mazda MX-5 2015 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.14 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.24 m | |
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Mercedes SLK is larger. Mercedes SLK is 23 cm longer than the Mazda MX-5, 8 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 224 litres | 130 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
335 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes SLK has more luggage capacity. Mercedes SLK has 94 litres more trunk space than the Mazda MX-5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 1.1 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`905 | 1`260 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 19 600 | 19 000 | |
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