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Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Mercedes E-Class Estate comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 52,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Coupe or Mercedes E-Class Estate?

Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Mercedes E-Class Estate: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mazda MX-5 Coupe is significantly cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the Mercedes E-Class Estate costs 52,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,784 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E-Class Estate uses 1.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Coupe with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4.5 L/100km.

E-Class Estate

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 Mercedes E-Class Estate offers clearly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 453 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E-Class Estate 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 Mercedes E-Class Estate delivers substantially more torque with 750 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 598 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: Mercedes E-Class Estate offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is substantially lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 786 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E-Class Estate offers clearly more boot space – 615 L compared to 127 L. That’s a difference of about 488 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E-Class Estate carries substantially more – 645 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 479 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E-Class Estate holds a decisive overall lead 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 £52,600
E-Class Estate

Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 97 - 109 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 E‑Class Estate blends executive elegance with genuine everyday practicality, wrapping luxury materials and a serene ride in a wagon silhouette that never looks apologetic. It’s the perfect choice for buyers who need grown-up luggage space without sacrificing comfort, refinement or a touch of driving enjoyment.

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Mazda MX-5 Coupe
Mercedes E-Class Estate

Costs and Consumption
Price
30,800 - 36,200 £
Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
140 g/km
co2
44 - 181 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Estate
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Trunk capacity
127 L
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
166 kg
Payload
540 - 645 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
152 Nm
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
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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