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Bentley Continental Convertible vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (549 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (212,200 £ vs 29,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Bentley Continental Convertible or Mazda MX-5 Roadster?

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

Bentley Continental Convertible

  • significantly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably 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 Roadster is substantially cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the Bentley Continental Convertible costs 212,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 183,266 £.

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

MX-5 Roadster

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 considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 4.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Continental Convertible delivers clearly 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 Roadster is considerably lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 2,335 kg. The difference is around 1,257 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Bentley Continental Convertible offers clearly more boot space – 235 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 105 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Continental Convertible carries substantially more – 465 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 313 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda MX-5 Roadster is decisively ahead 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 £29,000
MX-5 Roadster

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 132 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.2 L/100km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
212,200 £
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Consumption L/100km
12.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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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
Roadster
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,335 kg
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
130 L
Length
4,850 mm
Length
-
Width
1,964 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
1,399 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
465 kg
Payload
152 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
8.3 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
Is the Bentley Continental Convertible offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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