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Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Porsche Panamera comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 782 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 99,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Coupe or Porsche Panamera?

Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Porsche Panamera: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably lighter

Porsche Panamera

  • considerably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the Porsche Panamera costs 99,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 68,923 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Porsche Panamera uses 3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Coupe with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.2 L/100km.

Panamera

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 Porsche Panamera offers considerably more power – delivering 782 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 650 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Panamera is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Coupe takes 8.6 s. That’s about 5.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Panamera delivers substantially more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 848 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: Porsche Panamera offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is considerably lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 1,960 kg. The difference is around 846 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Panamera offers clearly more boot space – 494 L compared to 127 L. That’s a difference of about 367 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Panamera carries significantly more – 545 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 379 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Panamera is far ahead 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 £99,800
Panamera

Porsche Panamera

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 353 - 782 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3 - 12 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 83 - 97 km
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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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Mazda MX-5 Coupe
Porsche Panamera

Costs and Consumption
Price
30,800 - 36,200 £
Price
99,800 - 212,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
83 - 97 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
21.8 kWh
co2
140 g/km
co2
69 - 274 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Curb weight
1,960 - 2,535 kg
Trunk capacity
127 L
Trunk capacity
421 - 494 L
Length
-
Length
5,052 - 5,204 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,937 mm
Height
-
Height
1,415 - 1,428 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,255 - 1,385 L
Payload
166 kg
Payload
340 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
353 - 782 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
270 - 325 km/h
Torque
152 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
260 - 575 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Porsche
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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