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Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Bentley Flying Spur comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (31,400 £ vs 180,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Coupe or Bentley Flying Spur?

Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Bentley Flying Spur: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Bentley Flying Spur

  • significantly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly 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:

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 31,400 £ , while the Bentley Flying Spur costs 180,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 149,495 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Bentley Flying Spur uses 3.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Coupe with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.

Flying Spur

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 Bentley Flying Spur offers significantly 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 Flying Spur 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 Flying Spur delivers clearly 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 Flying Spur offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is significantly lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 2,330 kg. The difference is around 1,216 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Bentley Flying Spur offers significantly more boot space – 420 L compared to 127 L. That’s a difference of about 293 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Flying Spur carries substantially more – 650 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 484 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Bentley Flying Spur 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 £180,900
Flying Spur

Bentley Flying Spur

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 544 - 550 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.3 - 12.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 41 km
Mazda MX-5 Coupe
Bentley Flying Spur

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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 Flying Spur

The Bentley Flying Spur wraps landmark luxury and bespoke British craft into a sedan that feels like a private members' club you can park in your driveway. It delivers chauffeur-grade comfort wrapped in driver-focused poise, turning an ordinary commute into a memorably grand arrival.

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Mazda MX-5 Coupe
Bentley Flying Spur

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,400 - 36,700 £
Price
180,900 - 186,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
41 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
18 kWh
co2
140 g/km
co2
75 - 288 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
2
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Curb weight
2,330 - 2,505 kg
Trunk capacity
127 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
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Length
5,316 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Width
2,013 mm
Height
-
Height
1,483 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
166 kg
Payload
525 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, 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
544 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 4.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
285 - 318 km/h
Torque
152 Nm
Torque
750 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
400 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Bentley
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