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Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Mercedes AMG GT comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 816 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 102,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Coupe or Mercedes AMG GT?

Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Mercedes AMG GT: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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Mercedes AMG GT

  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

MX-5 Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mazda MX-5 Coupe is considerably cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the Mercedes AMG GT costs 102,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 71,656 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Coupe uses 6.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes AMG GT with 10.3 L/100km. The difference is about 4.1 L/100km.

AMG GT

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 Mercedes AMG GT offers clearly more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 684 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes AMG GT is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Coupe takes 8.6 s. That’s about 5.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes AMG GT delivers clearly more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 1,268 Nm more.

MX-5 Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is considerably lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 1,790 kg. The difference is around 676 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes AMG GT carries noticeably more – 215 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 49 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes AMG GT is clearly superior 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 £102,500
AMG GT

Mercedes AMG GT

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 435 - 816 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 10.3 - 14 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 11 km
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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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The Mercedes-AMG GT is a theatrical sports car with prowling looks and an aggressive exhaust note that announces its intentions the moment it fires up. It pairs ferocious performance with surprising everyday usability — a taut yet forgiving chassis and a cockpit that feels special — making sensible buyers suddenly very good at justifying indulgence.

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Mazda MX-5 Coupe
Mercedes AMG GT

Costs and Consumption
Price
30,800 - 36,200 £
Price
102,500 - 194,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.3 - 14 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
11 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
140 g/km
co2
235 - 319 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Curb weight
1,790 - 2,195 kg
Trunk capacity
127 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
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Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,929 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
166 kg
Payload
170 - 215 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
152 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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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