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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Mercedes A Class Saloon comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (28,400 £ vs 32,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Mercedes A Class Saloon?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Mercedes A Class Saloon: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • a bit cheaper
  • noticeably lighter

Mercedes A Class Saloon

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

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

MX-5 Roadster

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mazda MX-5 Roadster is a bit cheaper – starting at 28,400 £ , while the Mercedes A Class Saloon costs 32,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,273 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class Saloon uses 0.7 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Roadster with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 5.5 L/100km.

A Class Saloon

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 A Class Saloon offers considerably more power – delivering 320 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 188 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class Saloon is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes A Class Saloon delivers clearly more torque with 450 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 298 Nm more.

MX-5 Roadster

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes A Class Saloon offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is noticeably lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,450 kg. The difference is around 372 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes A Class Saloon offers considerably more boot space – 395 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 265 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes A Class Saloon carries substantially more – 490 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 338 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class Saloon 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 £32,700
A Class Saloon

Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 320 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 88 km
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Mercedes A Class Saloon

Costs and Consumption
Price
28,400 - 33,800 £
Price
32,700 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
co2
140 g/km
co2
16 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
1,450 - 1,705 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
Length
-
Length
4,558 - 4,570 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,796 mm
Height
-
Height
1,413 - 1,429 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
152 kg
Payload
475 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
116 - 320 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
206 - 250 km/h
Torque
152 Nm
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, G, E
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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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