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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Mercedes E-Class comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 50,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Mercedes E-Class?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Mercedes E-Class: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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Mercedes E-Class

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the Mercedes E-Class costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,528 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E-Class uses 1.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Roadster with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4.7 L/100km.

E-Class

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 E-Class offers significantly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 453 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E-Class is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E-Class delivers substantially more torque with 750 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 598 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 E-Class offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is considerably lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 732 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E-Class offers considerably more boot space – 540 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 410 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E-Class carries considerably more – 640 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 488 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E-Class 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.

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E-Class

Mercedes E-Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 186 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range 101 - 116 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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Mercedes E-Class

The Mercedes E‑Class is the executive saloon that balances calm refinement with a hint of sporting intent, wrapping luxury in tasteful understatement. It pampers occupants with a composed ride and intuitive tech while quietly reminding you that it’s still very much a Mercedes — authoritative, polished, and unwilling to shout for attention.

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4.7 (2 Reviews)
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11 Apr 2026, 20:47:10

Comfortable car, beautiful lines, powerful and economical to run.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Price
50,500 - 119,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
101 - 116 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
140 g/km
co2
39 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,390 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
370 - 540 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,880 mm
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
Payload
530 - 640 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
152 Nm
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
137 - 430 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
E, F, B, 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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