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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Mercedes VLE comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 276 HP), boot space and price (28,400 £ vs 67,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Mercedes VLE?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Mercedes VLE: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • considerably cheaper
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Mercedes VLE

  • clearly more power
  • substantially 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mazda MX-5 Roadster is considerably cheaper – starting at 28,400 £ , while the Mercedes VLE costs 67,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 39,266 £.

MX-5 Roadster

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 VLE offers clearly more power – delivering 276 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 144 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda MX-5 Roadster is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Mercedes VLE takes 9.5 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes VLE delivers substantially more torque with 400 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 248 Nm more.

MX-5 Roadster

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Mercedes VLE offers more seats – 7 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is clearly lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 2,900 kg. The difference is around 1,822 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes VLE offers substantially more boot space – 795 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 665 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes VLE carries clearly more – 711 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 559 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes VLE 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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Mercedes VLE

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 276 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.6 - 20.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 657 - 707 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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Mazda MX-5 Roadster
Mercedes VLE

Costs and Consumption
Price
28,400 - 33,800 £
Price
67,700 - 92,200 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.6 - 20.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
657 - 707 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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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
Bus
Seats
2
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
2,900 - 3,161 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
795 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,999 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
152 kg
Payload
497 - 711 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
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
276 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
152 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
203 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
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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