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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Mercedes CLE Convertible comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 472 HP), boot space and price (28,400 £ vs 53,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Mercedes CLE Convertible?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Mercedes CLE Convertible: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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Mercedes CLE Convertible

  • significantly more power
  • visibly 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 considerably cheaper – starting at 28,400 £ , while the Mercedes CLE Convertible costs 53,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,760 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLE Convertible uses 4.9 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Roadster with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

CLE Convertible

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 CLE Convertible offers significantly more power – delivering 472 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 340 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLE Convertible is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLE Convertible delivers considerably more torque with 560 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 408 Nm more.

MX-5 Roadster

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: Mercedes CLE Convertible offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is considerably lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,925 kg. The difference is around 847 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLE Convertible offers clearly more boot space – 385 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 255 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLE Convertible carries significantly more – 435 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 283 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLE Convertible stands well ahead of its rival 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 £53,200
CLE Convertible

Mercedes CLE Convertible

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 193 - 472 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 9.6 L/100km
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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 CLE Convertible

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Mazda MX-5 Roadster
Mercedes CLE Convertible

Costs and Consumption
Price
28,400 - 33,800 £
Price
53,200 - 109,200 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 9.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
140 g/km
co2
128 - 218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
2
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
375 - 385 L
Length
-
Length
4,850 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Height
-
Height
1,424 - 1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
152 kg
Payload
380 - 435 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
193 - 472 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 9.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
Torque
152 Nm
Torque
250 - 560 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
142 - 347 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, D
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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