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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Mercedes EQS SUV comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 658 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 95,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Mercedes EQS SUV?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Mercedes EQS SUV: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Mercedes EQS SUV

  • substantially more power
  • substantially 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.

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the Mercedes EQS SUV costs 95,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 66,010 £.

EQS SUV

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 EQS SUV offers substantially more power – delivering 658 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 526 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQS SUV is substantially 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 EQS SUV delivers substantially more torque with 950 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 798 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 EQS SUV offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is clearly lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 1,617 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQS SUV offers considerably more boot space – 645 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 515 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQS SUV carries clearly more – 570 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 418 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQS SUV is far ahead overall 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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EQS SUV

Mercedes EQS SUV

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 360 - 658 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 615 - 695 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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Reviews Mazda MX-5 Roadster

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Oliel
9 Aug 2026, 14:18:24

Good Car, much fun, very lightweight, can fit loads of grocheries in the trunk, great family car

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Mercedes EQS SUV

The Mercedes EQS SUV blends limousine-level quiet and luxury with the commanding presence of an SUV, wrapping passengers in sumptuous materials and a futuristic, screen-dominated cabin. It drives with serene confidence and delivers the kind of effortless refinement that makes city commutes and long trips feel like first-class experiences — just be prepared for attention wherever you park it.

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Mercedes EQS SUV

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Price
95,000 - 212,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
615 - 695 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
108.4 - 118 kWh
co2
140 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
2,695 - 3,075 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
440 - 645 L
Length
-
Length
5,125 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,959 - 2,034 mm
Height
-
Height
1,718 - 1,721 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,100 L
Payload
152 kg
Payload
425 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manual
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
360 - 658 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 6.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
210 km/h
Torque
152 Nm
Torque
568 - 950 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
265 - 484 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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