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Bentley Continental Convertible vs Mazda MX-5 Coupe comparison

Compare performance (549 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (212,200 £ vs 31,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Bentley Continental Convertible or Mazda MX-5 Coupe?

Bentley Continental Convertible vs Mazda MX-5 Coupe: Key differences

Bentley Continental Convertible

  • significantly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Continental Convertible

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mazda MX-5 Coupe is significantly cheaper – starting at 31,400 £ , while the Bentley Continental Convertible costs 212,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 180,866 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Coupe uses 6.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Bentley Continental Convertible with 12.1 L/100km. The difference is about 5.9 L/100km.

MX-5 Coupe

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Bentley Continental Convertible offers significantly more power – delivering 549 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 417 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Bentley Continental Convertible is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Coupe takes 8.6 s. That’s about 4.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Continental Convertible delivers substantially more torque with 770 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 618 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Bentley Continental Convertible offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is significantly lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 2,335 kg. The difference is around 1,221 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Bentley Continental Convertible offers substantially more boot space – 235 L compared to 127 L. That’s a difference of about 108 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Continental Convertible carries clearly more – 465 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 299 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda MX-5 Coupe is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £31,400
MX-5 Coupe

Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 132 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.2 L/100km
Bentley Continental Convertible
Mazda MX-5 Coupe

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Bentley Continental Convertible

The Bentley Continental GTC is the ultimate cruising companion, wrapping you in hand-stitched leather and hushed luxury while the roof folds away for sun-drenched grand tours. It’s impossibly accomplished — poised and surprisingly playful for its size — delivering an effortless presence that turns every motorway into a first-class runway.

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Mazda MX-5 Coupe

The Mazda MX-5 is a delightfully pure driver's car, wrapped in a compact package and tuned to make steering inputs feel like a conversation rather than a chore. It won’t overwhelm you with gadgetry, but what it delivers—nimble handling, instant feedback and an honest grin every time you drive—makes it a brilliant choice for anyone who values fun over flash.

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Bentley Continental Convertible
Mazda MX-5 Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
212,200 £
Price
31,400 - 36,700 £
Consumption L/100km
12.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
275 g/km
co2
140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
90 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,335 kg
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
127 L
Length
4,850 mm
Length
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Width
1,964 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
1,399 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
465 kg
Payload
166 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
549 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Max Speed
318 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
770 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
404 kW
Power kW
97 kW
Engine capacity
3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General

Model Year
2019
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Bentley
Brand
Mazda
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