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Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Mercedes S Class comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 104,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Coupe or Mercedes S Class?

Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Mercedes S Class: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Mercedes S Class

  • substantially more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • 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:

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the Mercedes S Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 73,171 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Coupe with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4 L/100km.

S Class

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 Mercedes S Class offers substantially more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 503 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes S Class is significantly 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 Mercedes S Class delivers considerably more torque with 850 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 698 Nm more.

MX-5 Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Mercedes S Class offers more seats – 5 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.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S Class carries significantly more – 660 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 494 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes S Class 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 £104,000
S Class

Mercedes S Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 336 - 635 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.2 - 11 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 98 - 118 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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Mercedes S Class

The Mercedes S-Class wraps peerless comfort, whisper-quiet luxury and subtle tech wizardry into a chauffeur-ready package that still knows how to engage the driver. It’s the car for buyers who want to arrive relaxed, be taken seriously and occasionally enjoy a grin when the road reminds them this limousine can dance.

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Mercedes S Class

Costs and Consumption
Price
30,800 - 36,200 £
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
140 g/km
co2
50 - 252 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
127 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,921 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
166 kg
Payload
420 - 660 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
336 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
152 Nm
Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
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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