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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Mercedes S-Class comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 104,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Mercedes S-Class?

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

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Mercedes S-Class

  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially 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:

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 S-Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 75,057 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S-Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Roadster with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4 L/100km.

S-Class

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes S-Class offers clearly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 503 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes S-Class is substantially 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 S-Class delivers significantly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 698 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 S-Class offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is significantly lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 1,087 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes S-Class offers significantly more boot space – 530 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 400 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S-Class carries significantly more – 660 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 508 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes S-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.

from £104,000
S-Class

Mercedes S-Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 336 - 635 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.2 - 11 L/100km
  • Electric Range 98 - 118 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 S-Class

The Mercedes S-Class wraps peerless comfort, whisper-quiet luxury and subtle tech wizardry into a chauffeur-ready package that still knows how to engage the driver. It’s the car for buyers who want to arrive relaxed, be taken seriously and occasionally enjoy a grin when the road reminds them this limousine can dance.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
140 g/km
co2
50 - 252 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
345 - 530 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,921 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
152 kg
Payload
420 - 660 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
336 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
152 Nm
Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
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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