2011 Mazda 2 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, both 2011 Mazda 2 and 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK (201 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2011 Mazda 2. (95 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK weights approximately 400 kg more than 2011 Mazda 2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mazda 2, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 2. (205 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 2. 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK has automatic transmission and 2011 Mazda 2 has manual transmission. 2011 Mazda 2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mazda 2 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 2 | SLK |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4135 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1695 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1475 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2489 mm | 2431 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 60 L |
