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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Mercedes E Class Wagon comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (28,400 £ vs 52,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Mercedes E Class Wagon?

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

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Mercedes E Class Wagon

  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly 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 clearly cheaper – starting at 28,400 £ , while the Mercedes E Class Wagon costs 52,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,184 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E Class Wagon uses 1.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Roadster with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4.5 L/100km.

E Class Wagon

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 E Class Wagon offers clearly 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 Wagon 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 Mercedes E Class Wagon delivers significantly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 598 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: Mercedes E Class Wagon offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is significantly lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 822 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E Class Wagon offers significantly more boot space – 615 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 485 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E Class Wagon carries significantly more – 645 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 493 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E Class Wagon 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 £52,600
E Class Wagon

Mercedes E Class Wagon

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 97 - 109 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 Wagon

The E‑Class Estate blends executive elegance with genuine everyday practicality, wrapping luxury materials and a serene ride in a wagon silhouette that never looks apologetic. It’s the perfect choice for buyers who need grown-up luggage space without sacrificing comfort, refinement or a touch of driving enjoyment.

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Mazda MX-5 Roadster
Mercedes E Class Wagon

Costs and Consumption
Price
28,400 - 33,800 £
Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
140 g/km
co2
44 - 181 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Estate
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
152 kg
Payload
540 - 645 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 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
G, 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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