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Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Mercedes Sprinter Bus comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (31,400 £ vs 41,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Coupe or Mercedes Sprinter Bus?

Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Mercedes Sprinter Bus: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • visibly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Mercedes Sprinter Bus

  • markedly more power
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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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mazda MX-5 Coupe is visibly cheaper – starting at 31,400 £ , while the Mercedes Sprinter Bus costs 41,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,021 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Coupe uses 6.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Bus with 9.3 L/100km. The difference is about 3.1 L/100km.

Sprinter Bus

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 Sprinter Bus offers markedly more power – delivering 190 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 58 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Sprinter Bus delivers significantly more torque with 450 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 298 Nm more.

MX-5 Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is clearly lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 2,356 kg. The difference is around 1,242 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Bus carries significantly more – 1,144 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 978 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda MX-5 Coupe holds a narrow 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 £31,400
MX-5 Coupe

Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 132 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.2 L/100km
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Mazda MX-5 Coupe
Mercedes Sprinter Bus

Costs and Consumption
Price
31,400 - 36,700 £
Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
140 g/km
co2
244 - 322 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Bus
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
Trunk capacity
127 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Height
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Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
166 kg
Payload
814 - 1,144 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
114 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
Torque
152 Nm
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
84 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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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