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Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 770 HP), boot space and price (31,400 £ vs 306,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Coupe or Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe?

Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe

  • significantly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

MX-5 Coupe

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 31,400 £ , while the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe costs 306,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 274,638 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Coupe uses 6.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe with 13.5 L/100km. The difference is about 7.3 L/100km.

DBS Superleggera Coupe

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe offers significantly more power – delivering 770 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 638 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Coupe takes 8.6 s. That’s about 5.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe delivers considerably more torque with 900 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 748 Nm more.

MX-5 Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is clearly lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 1,845 kg. The difference is around 731 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe offers substantially more boot space – 270 L compared to 127 L. That’s a difference of about 143 L.

When it comes to payload, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe carries considerably more – 420 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 254 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
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Costs and Consumption
Price
31,400 - 36,700 £
Price
306,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
140 g/km
co2
314 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Curb weight
1,845 kg
Trunk capacity
127 L
Trunk capacity
270 L
Length
-
Length
4,715 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,970 mm
Height
-
Height
1,285 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
166 kg
Payload
420 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
770 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
338 km/h
Torque
152 Nm
Torque
900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
566 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
5,204 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Aston Martin
Is the Mazda MX-5 Coupe offered with different drivetrains?

The Mazda MX-5 Coupe is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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