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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Porsche Panamera - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (132 HP vs 782 HP), boot space and price (28400 £ vs 99800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Porsche Panamera?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

Porsche Panamera

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 has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 28400 £ , while the Porsche Panamera costs 99800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 71323 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Porsche Panamera manages with 3 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Roadster with 6.20 L. The difference is about 3.20 L per 100 km.

Panamera

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Porsche Panamera has a decisively edge – offering 782 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 650 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Panamera is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.90 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.30 s. That’s about 5.40 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Panamera pulls convincingly stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 848 Nm difference.

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: Porsche Panamera offers decisively more seating capacity – 4 vs 2.

In curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is significantly lighter – 1078 kg compared to 1960 kg. The difference is around 882 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Porsche Panamera offers convincingly more room – 494 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 364 L.

When it comes to payload, Porsche Panamera clearly takes the win – 545 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 393 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Panamera is clearly superior 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.

Mazda MX-5 Roadster
Porsche Panamera

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Panamera

Porsche Panamera

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 353 - 782 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3 - 12 L
  • Electric Range : 83 - 97 km

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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Porsche Panamera

The Porsche Panamera blends sports-car sharpness with luxury-sedan refinement, serving driving thrills up front while pampering passengers in the back. Poised, polished and mischievously quick, it’s the car for buyers who want exotic performance without losing everyday comfort.

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Mazda MX-5 Roadster
Porsche Panamera

Costs and Consumption

Price
28400 - 33800 £
Price
99800 - 212100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.20 L
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
83 - 97 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
21.80 kWh
co2
140 g/km
co2
69 - 274 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1078 kg
Curb weight
1960 - 2535 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
421 - 494 L
Length
-
Length
5052 - 5204 mm
Width
1735 mm
Width
1937 mm
Height
-
Height
1415 - 1428 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1255 - 1385 L
Payload
152 kg
Payload
340 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
353 - 782 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.30 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
270 - 325 km/h
Torque
152 Nm
Torque
500 - 1000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
260 - 575 kW
Engine capacity
1496 cm3
Engine capacity
2894 - 3996 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Porsche
What drivetrain options does the Mazda MX-5 Roadster have?

The Mazda MX-5 Roadster is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.