Mazda MX-5 vs Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (2024)

Price gap, MSRP

$82,815

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

MX-5 Miata Sport RWD vs SL-Class SL-Class AMG SL 43 RWD
Measure	MX-5	SL-Class	Winner
MSRP	$28,985	$111,800	MX-5
Horsepower	181 hp	375 hp	SL-Class
Torque	151 lb-ft	N/A	N/A
MPG combined	29 mpg	22 mpg	MX-5
Cargo, max	4.6 cu ft	13.5 cu ft	SL-Class
Front legroom	43.1 in	42.9 in	About the same
Length	154.1 in	181.6 in	Not scored
Width	68.1 in	N/A	N/A
Curb weight	2,368 lb	4,035 lb	Not scored
Seats	2	4	SL-Class
Ground clearance	4.9 in	3.8 in	MX-5
0-60 mph	6.0 s estimate	5.1 s estimate	SL-Class
Basic warranty	3 yr / 36,000 mi	4 yr / 50,000 mi	SL-Class

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
MX-5 Miata Sport RWD $28,985	SL-Class SL-Class AMG SL 43 RWD $111,800	$82,815
SL-Class SL-Class AMG SL 43 RWD $111,800	MX-5 MX-5 Miata RF Club RWD $40,210	$71,590

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

MX-5 costs $85,343 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: SL-Class wins.

MX-5 wins if Price weight is 7 or more.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.