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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Mercedes V Class comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (28,400 £ vs 48,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Mercedes V Class?

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

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • significantly cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Mercedes V Class

  • considerably more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mazda MX-5 Roadster is significantly cheaper – starting at 28,400 £ , while the Mercedes V Class costs 48,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,716 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Roadster uses 6.2 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Mercedes V Class with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

V 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 V Class offers considerably more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 105 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes V Class is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes V Class delivers clearly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 348 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 V Class offers more seats – 6 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is substantially lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 2,192 kg. The difference is around 1,114 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes V Class carries considerably more – 908 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 756 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes V Class 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 £48,200
V Class

Mercedes V Class

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 163 - 237 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
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Mazda MX-5 Roadster
Mercedes V Class

Costs and Consumption
Price
28,400 - 33,800 £
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
140 g/km
co2
187 - 232 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Bus
Seats
2
Seats
6
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
152 kg
Payload
636 - 908 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
152 Nm
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
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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