The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131 (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI (13 - 15)
€ 28,500

€ 31,400

€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131 is substantially smaller in every dimension. It's 28.1 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 8 inches lower than the Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI.
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI
48.4
68.3
75.5
56.4
70
80
68.3 in
Width
70 in
75.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
48.4 in
Height
56.4 in
90.9
154.1
106.3
182.3
154.1 in
Length
182.3 in
90.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI
2403 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
2789 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb

Weight Difference:
794 lb
24.84 %

General
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI
ND
Generation
C117
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
129 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
129 hp
108 hp
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI
111 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
111 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI
Performance
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI
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18.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.6 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
18.63 lb/hp
29.6 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
39 mpg
60 mpg
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI
29 mpg
city
49 mpg
48 mpg
highway
69 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
459 mi
Range
797 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
459 mi
797 mi
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
115.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
80.3 kWh
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
115.6 kWh
80.3 kWh
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI
2
Doors
4
2
No. of Seats
5
386 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
3.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data