VS

Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Bentley Bentayga comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 177,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Coupe or Bentley Bentayga?

Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Bentley Bentayga: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially lighter
details

Bentley Bentayga

  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
details

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

MX-5 Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mazda MX-5 Coupe is significantly cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the Bentley Bentayga costs 177,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 146,409 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Coupe uses 6.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Bentley Bentayga with 13 L/100km. The difference is about 6.8 L/100km.

Bentayga

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Bentley Bentayga offers considerably more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 418 HP more horsepower.

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

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

MX-5 Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Bentley Bentayga offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is substantially lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 2,415 kg. The difference is around 1,301 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Bentley Bentayga offers significantly more boot space – 484 L compared to 127 L. That’s a difference of about 357 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Bentayga carries substantially more – 835 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 669 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 £30,800
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
Mazda MX-5 Coupe
Bentley Bentayga

Costs and Consumption

View detailed analysis

Engine and Performance

View detailed analysis

Dimensions and Body

View detailed analysis

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.

details

Bentley Bentayga

The Bentley Bentayga wraps top-tier luxury and SUV practicality into one impeccably finished package, with a hushed cabin and amenities that pamper both driver and passengers. It’s the sort of car that signals success with understatement — a tailored suit on wheels that makes long drives feel like first-class travel.

details
Mazda MX-5 Coupe
Bentley Bentayga

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,800 - 36,200 £
Price
177,300 - 230,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
50 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
17.3 kWh
co2
140 g/km
co2
294 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 85 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Curb weight
2,415 - 2,514 kg
Trunk capacity
127 L
Trunk capacity
484 L
Length
-
Length
5,125 - 5,305 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,998 mm
Height
-
Height
1,728 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,774 L
Payload
166 kg
Payload
736 - 835 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
462 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
254 - 290 km/h
Torque
152 Nm
Torque
700 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
340 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
2,995 - 3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Bentley
DriveDuel uses data analysis and artificial intelligence to evaluate vehicle data and create content. Content is regularly reviewed and improved. The displayed prices are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted to the respective country’s VAT. Country-specific registration taxes are not included. This information is not legally binding.