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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Mercedes EQB comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 292 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 45,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Mercedes EQB?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Mercedes EQB: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Mercedes EQB

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  • significantly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly 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:

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 29,000 £ , while the Mercedes EQB costs 45,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,907 £.

EQB

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 EQB offers significantly more power – delivering 292 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 160 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQB is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 6.2 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQB delivers significantly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 368 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 EQB offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is significantly lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 2,105 kg. The difference is around 1,027 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQB offers clearly more boot space – 495 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 365 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQB carries clearly 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 EQB 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 £45,900
EQB

Mercedes EQB

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 190 - 292 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.2 - 17.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 468 - 535 km
Mazda MX-5 Roadster
Mercedes EQB

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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 EQB

The Mercedes EQB is an electric compact SUV that dresses Mercedes' premium feel in practical clothing, with flexible seating and a serene, composed ride that turns everyday errands into a small luxury. It won't thrill the enthusiast, but for buyers who want a smart, spacious and well-made EV with tasteful tech and real-world usability, the EQB is a sensible, slightly buttoned-up choice that impresses without shouting.

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Mazda MX-5 Roadster
Mercedes EQB

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Price
45,900 - 58,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.2 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
468 - 535 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
70.5 kWh
co2
140 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
2,105 - 2,170 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
495 L
Length
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Length
4,684 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,834 mm
Height
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Height
1,654 - 1,689 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,710 L
Payload
152 kg
Payload
435 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
190 - 292 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
152 Nm
Torque
385 - 520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
140 - 215 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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