2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs 2020 Mercedes-Benz SLC Class

2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2020 Mercedes-Benz SLC Class

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100th Anniversary Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
MX-5 Miata 100th Anniversary Automatic	26	35	$31,373	$33,195
MX-5 Miata 100th Anniversary Manual	26	34	$30,878	$32,670
MX-5 Miata Club Automatic	26	35	$29,196	$30,890
MX-5 Miata Club Manual	26	34	$28,628	$30,290
MX-5 Miata Grand Touring Automatic	26	35	$30,428	$32,195
MX-5 Miata Grand Touring Manual	26	34	$29,933	$31,670
MX-5 Miata Sport Automatic	26	35	$26,400	$27,930
MX-5 Miata Sport Manual	26	34	$25,125	$26,580
MX-5 Miata RF 100th Anniversary Automatic	N/A	N/A	$33,787	$35,750
MX-5 Miata RF 100th Anniversary Manual	N/A	N/A	$33,478	$35,425
MX-5 Miata RF Club Automatic	N/A	N/A	$31,797	$33,645
MX-5 Miata RF Club Manual	N/A	N/A	$31,229	$33,045
MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring Automatic	N/A	N/A	$32,843	$34,750
MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring Manual	N/A	N/A	$32,534	$34,425

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AMG SLC 43 Roadster

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
SLC AMG SLC 43 Roadster	20	29	$60,771	$64,650
SLC SLC 300 Roadster	23	32	$46,953	$49,950

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$31,373

$60,771

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$33,195

$64,650

Monthly Payment Estimate

$553 / month

$1078 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.8

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5.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Affordable fun remains the 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata’s calling card, and we can’t get enough of it.

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class sings a pretty swan song—and you can hear it even when the top’s down.

TCC Likes

Fun to drive at every speed
181-hp engine has verve
Notchy, addictive 6-speed manual

SLC 43 is a true sports car
Foldable hard-top refinement
More affordable SL-Class

TCC Dislikes

Frustrating infotainment system
Prices have crept up
Limited room for big passengers

Not being replaced after 2020
Tight for tall or wide drivers
SLC 300 is not as fun as it should be

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

61.1

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

71.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

4.6

6.5

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

36.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P205/45WR17

P255/35YR18

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)

2403

3527

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

151 @ 4000

384 @ 2500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

181 @ 7000

385 @ 6100

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)

3.58

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

4.80

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

5.9

7.7

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