Mazda MX-5 / Miata (2012 – 2015) vs Mercedes-Benz B-Klasse (2011 – 2014): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz B-Klasse is the more powerful of the two, with up to 170 hp against 160 hp. The Mazda MX-5 / Miata is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.9 s against 8.3 s. The Mercedes-Benz B-Klasse uses less fuel, from 4.3 L/100 km against 7.1 L/100 km. The Mazda MX-5 / Miata is the lighter car, from 1,050 kg against 1,395 kg. At 4,359 mm, the Mercedes-Benz B-Klasse is 338 mm longer than the Mazda MX-5 / Miata.
| Specification |
Mazda
MX-5 / Miata
2012 – 2015
|
Mercedes-Benz
B-Klasse
2011 – 2014
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2015 | 2011 – 2014 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 12 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol, Gas / other |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 126 – 160 hp | 90 – 170 hp |
| Torque | 167 – 188 Nm | 201 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.9 – 9.9 s | 8.3 – 14.0 s |
| Top speed | 195 – 217 km/h | 180 – 220 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.1 – 8.0 L/100 km | 4.3 – 6.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,021 mm | 4,359 mm |
| Width | 1,720 mm | 2,010 mm |
| Height | 1,255 mm | 155,702 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,329 mm | 2,699 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,050 – 1,075 kg | 1,395 – 1,535 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.