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2022 Mazda
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2023 Mercedes-Benz
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| MPG - City | 26 MPG | 21 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 34 - 35 MPG | 29 - 30 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Cargo Space | Info not available | Info not available |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic, Manual | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 181 hp | 255 hp |
| Exterior Length | 154.1 in | 184.5 in |
| Exterior Width | 68.3 in | 71.3 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 43.1 in
Rear info not available |
Front 42.0 in
Rear 32.0 in |
| Head Room |
Front 37.4 in
Rear info not available |
Front 38.8 in
Rear 35.6 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the Mazda MX-5 Miata and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class in the front seats.
Convenience
With the Mercedes-Benz C-Class you will definitely be making less frequent stops at the gas station than with the Mazda MX-5 Miata, due to its tank size and fuel economy.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Based on MSRP, the Mazda MX-5 Miata is clearly a better financial choice over the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
Dimensions
Since the Mazda MX-5 Miata is much slimmer than the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
If you go with the Mazda MX-5 Miata, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
Handling
The Mazda MX-5 Miata has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, allowing much better maneuverability in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Mazda MX-5 Miata is significantly less powerful than the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The good news is that, reportedly, cars with lower horsepower engines often have lower insurance premiums.
Powertrain
The Mazda MX-5 Miata has much less torque than the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
The Mazda MX-5 Miata has less seating than the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, making the Mercedes-Benz C-Class the better choice if you need to chauffeur many passengers.