Mazda 626 GC or Mercedes-Benz SL R107?

1982–1987 vs 1971–1989 · Sedan/Liftback/Coupe vs Convertible

In short

Length: 626 GC 4,430 mm, SL R107 4,630 mm — a 20 cm difference.
Boot: 626 GC 450 l, SL R107 260 l.
Lowest consumption: 626 GC 6.5 l/100 km, SL R107 12.8 l/100 km.
Power: 626 GC 46–88 kW, SL R107 136–177 kW.
Standard equipment: 626 GC 12 items (LX), SL R107 22 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Mazda 626 GC1982–1987 · 8 engines · LX, GLX, GTSpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz SL R1071971–1989 · 9 engines · Base, Final EditionSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mazda 626 GC1982–1987no listings	Mercedes-Benz SL R1071971–1989no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,415 mm–4,430 mm	Length4,390 mm–4,630 mm
Width	Width1,690 mm	Width1,790 mm
Height	Height1,360 mm–1,395 mm	Height1,290 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,510 mm	Wheelbase2,460 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance155 mm–160 mm	Ground clearance130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume400 l–450 l	Trunk volume260 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,010 kg–1,100 kg	Curb weight1,520 kg–1,660 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank60 l	Fuel tank85 l–90 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1982–1987	Production years1971–1989
Body type	Body typeSedan, Liftback, Coupe	Body typeConvertible
Number of engines	Number of engines8	Number of engines9
Power	Power46–88 kW (63–120 hp)	Power136–177 kW (185–241 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0	Displacement (l)2.7–5.5
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.5 l/100 km · 2.0 D	Lowest consumption12.8 l/100 km · 300 SL
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.5 s · 2.0i GT	Best 0–100 km/h7.5 s · 560 SL
Top speed	Top speed195 km/h	Top speed225 km/h
Trim levelsLX · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim12 · LX	Items in the base trim22 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim21 · GT	Items in the top trim26 · Final Edition
Equipment · Comfort1 · 5
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows—	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering—	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors—	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 5
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric—
Velour	Velour—	Velour✓
2 Seats	2 Seats—	2 Seats✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel—	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat—
Tinted Windows	Tinted Windows—	Tinted Windows✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 2
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation✓	Audio Preparation—
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 3
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights✓	Halogen Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights—	Fog Lights✓
Equipment · Safety1 · 2
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag—	Driver's Airbag✓
ABS	ABS—	ABS✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 1
Central Locking	Central Locking—	Central Locking✓
Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)	Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)✓	Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)—
Equipment · Exterior3 · 4
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
R13 Wheels	R13 Wheels✓	R13 Wheels—
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels—	R15 Wheels✓
Metallic Paint	Metallic Paint—	Metallic Paint✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mazda 626 GC or Mercedes-Benz SL R107?

Length: Mercedes-Benz SL R107 4,630 mm, Mazda 626 GC 4,430 mm (a 200 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,460 vs 2,510 mm. Boot: 260 vs 450 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mazda 626 GC or Mercedes-Benz SL R107?

The most frugal Mazda 626 GC uses 6.5 l/100 km (2.0 D); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz SL R107 12.8 l/100 km (300 SL).

Which is more powerful — Mazda 626 GC or Mercedes-Benz SL R107?

The strongest Mazda 626 GC makes 88 kW (120 hp) (2.0i GT); the strongest Mercedes-Benz SL R107 177 kW (241 hp) (500 SL).

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