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Mercedes VLE vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (276 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (67,700 £ vs 29,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes VLE or Mazda MX-5 Roadster?

Mercedes VLE vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster: Key differences

Mercedes VLE

  • significantly more power
  • significantly more trunk space
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Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • substantially cheaper
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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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 substantially cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the Mercedes VLE costs 67,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 38,752 £.

MX-5 Roadster

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 Mercedes VLE offers significantly 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 slightly 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 clearly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 248 Nm more.

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 substantially lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 2,900 kg. The difference is around 1,822 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes VLE offers significantly 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 considerably 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 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.

from £67,700
VLE

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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Costs and Consumption
Price
67,700 - 92,200 £
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.6 - 20.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
657 - 707 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,900 - 3,161 kg
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Trunk capacity
795 L
Trunk capacity
130 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,999 mm
Width
1,735 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
497 - 711 kg
Payload
152 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
276 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
400 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
203 kW
Power kW
97 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Mazda
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes VLE have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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