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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Mercedes CLA Coupe comparison
Compare performance (132 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 39,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Mercedes CLA Coupe?
Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Mercedes CLA Coupe: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
MX-5 Roadster
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 Roadster is noticeably cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Coupe costs 39,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,674 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Coupe uses 4.9 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Roadster with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.
CLA Coupe
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 CLA Coupe offers clearly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 222 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Coupe delivers significantly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 363 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 CLA Coupe offers more seats – 5 vs 2.
In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is considerably lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 617 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers substantially more boot space – 405 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 275 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Coupe carries clearly more – 455 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 303 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Mercedes CLA Coupe 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 £39,600
Mercedes CLA Coupe
Mazda MX-5 Roadster
Mercedes CLA Coupe
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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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Mercedes CLA Coupe
The Mercedes CLA Coupe cuts a rakish silhouette that blends sporty coupe lines with everyday practicality, giving style-minded buyers a premium image without shouting. Inside it feels more luxurious than its size suggests, with a slick cabin, intuitive tech and a composed ride — the kind of car that parties in the city and still shows up polished on Sunday morning.
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Mazda MX-5 Roadster
Mercedes CLA Coupe
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
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Price
39,600 - 60,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.3 - 12.7 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
542 - 792 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
140 g/km
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co2
0 - 120 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Roadster
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Body Type
Coupe
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Seats
2
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,078 kg
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Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
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Trunk capacity
130 L
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Trunk capacity
405 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,735 mm
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Width
1,855 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
152 kg
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Payload
430 - 455 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Manual
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
132 HP
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
152 Nm
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
97 kW
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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Brand
Mazda
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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