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Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Mercedes EQT comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (31,400 £ vs 27,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Coupe or Mercedes EQT?

Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Mercedes EQT: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • only slightly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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Mercedes EQT

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  • slightly cheaper
  • 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.

Mercedes EQT is slightly cheaper – starting at 27,800 £ , while the Mazda MX-5 Coupe costs 31,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,588 £.

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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 Mazda MX-5 Coupe offers only slightly more power – delivering 132 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 10 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda MX-5 Coupe is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 8.6 s, while the Mercedes EQT takes 12.6 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQT delivers noticeably more torque with 245 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 93 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.

Seats: Mercedes EQT offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is significantly lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 1,925 kg. The difference is around 811 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQT offers clearly more boot space – 551 L compared to 127 L. That’s a difference of about 424 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQT carries clearly more – 531 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 365 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQT 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 £27,800
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Mercedes EQT

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 265 - 278 km
Mazda MX-5 Coupe
Mercedes EQT

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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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Mercedes EQT

The Mercedes EQT is Mercedes‑Benz’s compact electric people carrier that grafts the brand’s usual refinement onto a practical, family‑friendly van body. It makes school runs feel a little more upscale — quietly electric, sensibly packaged and unexpectedly pleasant to live with, especially if you like your practicality with a touch of luxury.

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Mazda MX-5 Coupe
Mercedes EQT

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,400 - 36,700 £
Price
27,800 - 32,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
265 - 278 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
140 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,023 kg
Trunk capacity
127 L
Trunk capacity
242 - 551 L
Length
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
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Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,979 L
Payload
166 kg
Payload
457 - 531 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
132 km/h
Torque
152 Nm
Torque
245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
90 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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