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Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Bentley Continental Coupe comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 549 HP), boot space and price (31,400 £ vs 192,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Coupe or Bentley Continental Coupe?

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

Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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Bentley Continental Coupe

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  • significantly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly 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 significantly cheaper – starting at 31,400 £ , while the Bentley Continental Coupe costs 192,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 161,580 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Coupe uses 6.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Bentley Continental Coupe with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 5.6 L/100km.

Continental Coupe

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 Continental Coupe 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 Coupe is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Coupe takes 8.6 s. That’s about 4.6 s quicker.

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

MX-5 Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is significantly lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 1,051 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Bentley Continental Coupe offers clearly more boot space – 358 L compared to 127 L. That’s a difference of about 231 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Continental Coupe carries clearly more – 475 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 309 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
Mazda MX-5 Coupe
Bentley Continental Coupe

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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 Coupe

The Bentley Continental Coupe slips between grand tourer and high-fashion statement with effortless poise, its cabin drenched in handcrafted leather and tasteful, indulgent details that make every journey feel like a special occasion. On the road it masks immense performance behind a serene, buttoned-up demeanor while doling out a surprisingly composed and playful driving character whenever you ask for it, making it ideal for buyers who want both presence and comfort with a wink.

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Mazda MX-5 Coupe
Bentley Continental Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,400 - 36,700 £
Price
192,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
140 g/km
co2
268 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Curb weight
2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
127 L
Trunk capacity
358 L
Length
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Length
4,850 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,966 mm
Height
-
Height
1,405 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
166 kg
Payload
475 kg

Engine and Performance

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

General

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