Mazda MX-5 Miata vs Mercedes-Benz AMG SL

Mazda MX-5 Miata

Convertible · Gasoline

Mercedes-Benz AMG SL

Convertible · Gasoline

Car A

Mazda MX-5 Miata

A two-seater focused on value and pace, the Mazda MX-5 Miata pairs 6.5 s 0–100 km/h performance with 7.6 combined consumption. Strong reliability (85) and a 4-star safety rating help it work day to day if you can live with a 130 L trunk.

2 seatsConvertibleGasoline4-star safety7.6 L/100km

Car B

Mercedes-Benz AMG SL

A performance-focused two-seater that blends premium comfort with serious speed. Very quick acceleration and a 300 km/h top speed suit road trips and spirited drives, but space and efficiency are limited.

2 seatsConvertibleGasoline5-star safety476 hp

Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame seats

Usage fit

Family 25 / 22

City 55 / 12

Budget / value 68 / 11

Road trip 19 / 50

Performance 31 / 45

Cargo 0 / 3

Practical 24 / 6

Premium 15 / 84

Winter 16 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mazda MX-5 Miata · Orange = Mercedes-Benz AMG SL

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mazda MX-5 Miata Mercedes-Benz AMG SL

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Pros & cons

Mazda MX-5 Miata

Good value in its segment at a 28,990 price point
Brisk 0–100 km/h in 6.5 s for confident passing
Efficient for its class with 7.6 combined consumption
Reliability score of 85 supports low-hassle ownership
Only 2 seats limit versatility
130 L trunk restricts luggage capacity
4-star safety may not satisfy safety-maximizers
184 hp may feel modest to power-focused buyers

Mercedes-Benz AMG SL

Rapid 0–100 km/h in 3.2 s
300 km/h top speed for serious performance
V8 biturbo punch (476 hp, 700 Nm) for effortless passing
Strong safety ranking in its class
Two seats only; not family-friendly
Small trunk (200 L) limits luggage
11.2 L/100 km combined consumption isn’t efficient
Premium price (~140,000) if performance isn’t your main priority

Verdict

Pick Mazda MX-5 Miata if…

Best fuel economy

Mazda MX-5 Miata uses 7.6 L/100km vs 11.2 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Mercedes-Benz AMG SL if…

More power

Mercedes-Benz AMG SL puts out 476 hp vs 184 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Mazda MX-5 Miata

Mercedes-Benz AMG SL

Verdict

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