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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Mercedes Sprinter Bus comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 41,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Mercedes Sprinter Bus?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Mercedes Sprinter Bus: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Mercedes Sprinter Bus

  • noticeably more power
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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 29,000 £ , while the Mercedes Sprinter Bus costs 41,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,421 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Roadster uses 6.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Bus with 9.3 L/100km. The difference is about 3.1 L/100km.

Sprinter Bus

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 Sprinter Bus offers noticeably more power – delivering 190 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 58 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Sprinter Bus delivers significantly more torque with 450 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 298 Nm more.

MX-5 Roadster

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is substantially lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 2,356 kg. The difference is around 1,278 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Bus carries significantly more – 1,144 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 992 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda MX-5 Roadster stands out in the key areas 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 £29,000
MX-5 Roadster

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 132 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.2 L/100km
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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 Sprinter Bus

The Mercedes Sprinter is the go-to people-mover for operators and families who want robust practicality wrapped in a premium feel, with a flexible interior that can be tailored from shuttle to mobile office without breaking a sweat. Sporting the three-pointed star and the driving manners of a tall estate, the Sprinter Bus is comfortable, dependable and refreshingly easy to live with day after day.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
140 g/km
co2
244 - 322 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Bus
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
4
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Height
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Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
152 kg
Payload
814 - 1,144 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
114 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
Torque
152 Nm
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
84 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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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