2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs 2018 Mercedes-Benz SLC Class

2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2018 Mercedes-Benz SLC Class

Select style

Club Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
MX-5 Miata Club Automatic	26	35	$28,134	$29,755
MX-5 Miata Club Manual	26	33	$27,568	$29,155
MX-5 Miata Grand Touring Automatic	26	35	$29,564	$31,270
MX-5 Miata Grand Touring Manual	26	33	$28,548	$30,195
MX-5 Miata Sport Automatic	26	35	$25,195	$26,645
MX-5 Miata Sport Manual	26	33	$23,921	$25,295
MX-5 Miata RF Club Automatic	26	35	$30,737	$32,510
MX-5 Miata RF Club Manual	26	33	$30,169	$31,910
MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring Automatic	26	35	$31,977	$33,825
MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring Manual	26	33	$30,964	$32,750

Select style

AMG SLC 43 Roadster

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
SLC AMG SLC 43 Roadster	20	29	$57,056	$61,350
SLC SLC 300 Roadster	25	32	$45,012	$48,400

Show Only Differences

Pricing

Invoice Price

$28,134

$57,056

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$29,755

$61,350

Monthly Payment Estimate

$496 / month

$1023 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.4

Read Our Full Review

7.2

Read Our Full Review

TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata is the quintessential modern sports car.

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class dukes it out on comfort with more sporting rivals.

TCC Likes

Light and lean
A visual knockout
Stays true to its pure driving ethos like few other cars

Top-up refinement
The more affordable SL
Great features—like Airscarf

TCC Dislikes

Little room for small and large item storage
Price can climb fast
Challenging infotainment system

Not sharp enough for some driving enthusiasts
Tight for tall drivers
V-8 is gone

Fuel Economy

City

26 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

35 mpg

29 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Two Seaters

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

Front Head Room (in)

37.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

52.2

Front Leg Room (in)

43.1

42.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

48.8

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

58.9

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

4.1

Length, Overall (in)

154.1

163.1

Height, Overall (in)

48.8

51.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.2

61.7

Wheelbase (in)

90.9

95.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

68.3

71.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

4.6

6.4

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

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

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

11.9

15.9

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

30.8

34.5

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P205/45WR17

P255/40YR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P205/45WR17

P235/40YR18

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2381

3541

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

18 X 9

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

100

Engine

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded I-4

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

148 @ 4600

384 @ 2000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

155 @ 6000

362 @ 5500

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.06

3.24

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.64

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.58

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.54

5.35

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.45

2.82

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.40

2.25

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.71

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.17

4.93

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mazda MX-5 Miata

Mercedes-Benz SLC

Body Style

Convertible

Roadster

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

6.1

7.7

Get FREE Dealer Quotes

From dealers near you

Go!

Compare 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs 2018 Mercedes-Benz SLC Class

Get FREE Dealer Quotes

Add a Vehicle to Compare