2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK Class

2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK Class

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2-Door Conv Automatic Club

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
MX-5 Miata 2-Door Conv Automatic Club	27	36	$27,732	$29,330
MX-5 Miata 2-Door Conv Automatic Grand Touring	27	36	$29,565	$31,270
MX-5 Miata 2-Door Conv Automatic Sport	27	36	$24,960	$26,395
MX-5 Miata 2-Door Conv Manual Club	27	34	$27,042	$28,600
MX-5 Miata 2-Door Conv Manual Grand Touring	27	34	$28,427	$30,065
MX-5 Miata 2-Door Conv Manual Sport	27	34	$23,563	$24,915

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2-Door Roadster AMG SLK 55

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
SLK 2-Door Roadster AMG SLK 55	19	28	$67,518	$72,600
SLK 2-Door Roadster SLK 300	25	32	$43,710	$47,000
SLK 2-Door Roadster SLK 350	21	29	$55,056	$59,200

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$27,732

$67,518

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$29,330

$72,600

Monthly Payment Estimate

$489 / month

$1210 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.2

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata shouldn’t disappoint driving purists, yet it’s been reformulated for a new generation to enjoy.

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is more of a weekend-getaway machine than a canyon-carver; but with mini-SL style and some unrivaled tech features, if offers up roadster thrills with fewer sacrifices in comfort.

TCC Likes

As light and lean as ever
Classic sports-car proportions
Improved gas mileage

Tight, refined interior with the top up
Four, six, or eight cylinders
Great features like Airscarf

TCC Dislikes

Still a small interior
Front-and-center infotainment disrupts the mood
More extroverted styling

Styling not as unified as in other Mercedes models
Tight for tall drivers
Not sharp enough for some driving enthusiasts

Fuel Economy

City

27 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

36 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Two-Seaters

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room (in)

37.4

39.1

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

52.2

Front Leg Room (in)

43.1

42.5

Front Hip Room (in)

Passenger Volume (ft³)

48.8

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

Length, Overall (in)

154.1

163.2

Height, Overall (in)

48.8

51.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.2

61.7

Wheelbase (in)

90.9

95.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

68.3

71.5

Track Width, Front (in)

58.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

4.6

6.4

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.2

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

11.9

18.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

30.8

34.5

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P205/45WR17

P235/40YR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P205/45WR17

P255/35YR18

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2381

3583

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

18 X 9

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

100

Engine

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

148 @ 4600

398 @ 4500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

5.5 L/333

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

155 @ 6000

415 @ 6800

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded I-4

Premium Unleaded V-8

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.37

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.58

0.82

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.54

4.38

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.45

2.82

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.40

1.92

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.71

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.17

3.42

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.06

2.86

Trans Order Code

AT6

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.73

Summary

Body Style

Convertible

Roadster

Vehicle Name

Mazda MX-5 Miata

Mercedes-Benz SLK

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

5.9

8.0 (Est)

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