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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Bentley Flying Spur comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 180,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Bentley Flying Spur?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Bentley Flying Spur: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Bentley Flying Spur

  • considerably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly 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 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 Roadster is substantially cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the Bentley Flying Spur costs 180,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 151,895 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Bentley Flying Spur uses 3.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Roadster with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.

Flying Spur

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 Bentley Flying Spur offers considerably more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 418 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Bentley Flying Spur 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 Flying Spur delivers considerably more torque with 770 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 618 Nm more.

MX-5 Roadster

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Bentley Flying Spur offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is significantly lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 2,330 kg. The difference is around 1,252 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Bentley Flying Spur offers clearly more boot space – 420 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 290 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Flying Spur carries clearly more – 650 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 498 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Bentley Flying Spur 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 £180,900
Flying Spur

Bentley Flying Spur

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 544 - 550 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.3 - 12.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 41 km
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Mazda MX-5 Roadster

The Mazda MX-5 is a featherweight, open-top sports car that turns ordinary roads into a grin-inducing playground thanks to razor-sharp steering and an engaging, tactile gearbox. It won’t swallow the weekly shopping or ski bags, but for anyone after pure driving fun and sun-on-your-face weekends, few cars match its sheer charm and value.

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Bentley Flying Spur

The Bentley Flying Spur wraps landmark luxury and bespoke British craft into a sedan that feels like a private members' club you can park in your driveway. It delivers chauffeur-grade comfort wrapped in driver-focused poise, turning an ordinary commute into a memorably grand arrival.

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Mazda MX-5 Roadster
Bentley Flying Spur

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Price
180,900 - 186,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
41 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
18 kWh
co2
140 g/km
co2
75 - 288 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
2
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
2,330 - 2,505 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
-
Length
5,316 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Width
2,013 mm
Height
-
Height
1,483 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
152 kg
Payload
525 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, 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
544 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 4.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
285 - 318 km/h
Torque
152 Nm
Torque
750 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
400 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, 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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