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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Bentley Continental Convertible comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 549 HP), boot space and price (28,400 £ vs 212,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Bentley Continental Convertible?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Bentley Continental Convertible: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Bentley Continental Convertible

  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

MX-5 Roadster

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 Roadster is significantly cheaper – starting at 28,400 £ , while the Bentley Continental Convertible costs 212,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 183,780 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Roadster uses 6.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Bentley Continental Convertible with 12.1 L/100km. The difference is about 5.9 L/100km.

Continental Convertible

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 Bentley Continental Convertible offers substantially more power – delivering 549 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 417 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Bentley Continental Convertible is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 4.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Continental Convertible delivers substantially more torque with 770 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 618 Nm more.

MX-5 Roadster

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Bentley Continental Convertible offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is substantially lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 2,335 kg. The difference is around 1,257 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Bentley Continental Convertible offers significantly more boot space – 235 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 105 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Continental Convertible carries significantly more – 465 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 313 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda MX-5 Roadster is decisively ahead 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 £28,400
MX-5 Roadster

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • 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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The Bentley Continental GTC is the ultimate cruising companion, wrapping you in hand-stitched leather and hushed luxury while the roof folds away for sun-drenched grand tours. It’s impossibly accomplished — poised and surprisingly playful for its size — delivering an effortless presence that turns every motorway into a first-class runway.

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Bentley Continental Convertible

Costs and Consumption
Price
28,400 - 33,800 £
Price
212,200 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
140 g/km
co2
275 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
2
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
2,335 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
235 L
Length
-
Length
4,850 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,964 mm
Height
-
Height
1,399 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
152 kg
Payload
465 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
549 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
318 km/h
Torque
152 Nm
Torque
770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
404 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2019
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Bentley
What drive types are available for the Mazda MX-5 Roadster?

The Mazda MX-5 Roadster is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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