The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 7G-DCT (16 - 19) vs. Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131 (17 - 18)
€ 31,800

€ 28,500

€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 is substantially bigger in every dimension. It's 28.5 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 8 inches taller than the Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131.
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
56.4
70
80
48.4
68.3
75.5
70 in
Width
68.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.5 in
56.4 in
Height
48.4 in
106.3
182.7
90.9
154.1
182.7 in
Length
154.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
90.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
3153 lb
Curb Weight
2403 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2789 lb

Weight Difference:
750 lb
23.79 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
129 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
120 hp
129 hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
148 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
Performance
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
▶ REPLAY
26.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.63 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
26.28 lb/hp
18.63 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
45 mpg
39 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
34 mpg
city
29 mpg
55 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
598 mi
Range
459 mi
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
598 mi
459 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
115.6 kWh
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
98.5 kWh
115.6 kWh
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
4
Doors
2
5
No. of Seats
2
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
386 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.6 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data