Mazda MX-5 NC or Mercedes-Benz SLK R171?

2005–2015 vs 2004–2011 · Convertible vs Convertible/Coupe

In short

Length: MX-5 NC 4,020 mm, SLK R171 4,107 mm — a 9 cm difference.
Boot: MX-5 NC 150 l, SLK R171 300 l.
Lowest consumption: MX-5 NC 7.6 l/100 km, SLK R171 7.8 l/100 km.
Power: MX-5 NC 93–118 kW, SLK R171 120–294 kW.
Standard equipment: MX-5 NC 21 items (Emotion), SLK R171 31 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Mazda MX-5 NC2005–2015 · 3 engines · Emotion, Center-Line, Sports-Line, EnergySpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz SLK R1712004–2011 · 11 engines · Base, Sport, Sport Edition, Edition 10Specifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mazda MX-5 NC2005–2015no listings	Mercedes-Benz SLK R1712004–2011no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,020 mm	Length4,082 mm–4,107 mm
Width	Width1,720 mm	Width1,777 mm–1,836 mm
Height	Height1,245 mm–1,255 mm	Height1,271 mm–1,296 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,330 mm	Wheelbase2,430 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance135 mm	Ground clearance100 mm–110 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume150 l	Trunk volume208 l–300 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,122 kg–1,175 kg	Curb weight1,390 kg–1,495 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank48 l–50 l	Fuel tank70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2005–2015	Production years2004–2011
Body type	Body typeConvertible	Body typeConvertible, Coupe
Number of engines	Number of engines3	Number of engines11
Power	Power93–118 kW (126–160 hp)	Power120–294 kW (163–400 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.8–2.0	Displacement (l)1.8–5.4
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption7.6 l/100 km · 1.8 126	Lowest consumption7.8 l/100 km · 200 Kompressor
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.9 s · 2.0 160	Best 0–100 km/h4.5 s · 55 AMG Black Series
Top speed	Top speed210 km/h	Top speed280 km/h
Trim levelsEmotion · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim21 · Emotion	Items in the base trim31 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim32 · Sports-Line	Items in the top trim38 · Sport
Equipment · Comfort5 · 8
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone—	Climate Control, 1-zone✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 5
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment—	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓
2 Seats	2 Seats✓	2 Seats—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel—	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Leather Gear Knob	Leather Gear Knob—	Leather Gear Knob✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 3
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights—	Fog Lights✓
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling—	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety6 · 7
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 3
Alarm	Alarm—	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mazda MX-5 NC or Mercedes-Benz SLK R171?

Length: Mercedes-Benz SLK R171 4,107 mm, Mazda MX-5 NC 4,020 mm (a 87 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,430 vs 2,330 mm. Boot: 300 vs 150 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mazda MX-5 NC or Mercedes-Benz SLK R171?

The most frugal Mazda MX-5 NC uses 7.6 l/100 km (1.8 126); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz SLK R171 7.8 l/100 km (200 Kompressor).

Which is more powerful — Mazda MX-5 NC or Mercedes-Benz SLK R171?

The strongest Mazda MX-5 NC makes 118 kW (160 hp) (2.0 160); the strongest Mercedes-Benz SLK R171 294 kW (400 hp) (55 AMG Black Series).

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