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2024 Mazda MX-5 RF GT review
The Mazda MX-5 is the best selling roadster of all time, but it doesn't need a soft top or a manual transmission to make sense.
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Josh Nevett
Mazda MX-5 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class Comparison
Mazda MX-5
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
2024 Mazda
MX-5
vs
2024 Mercedes-Benz
C-Class
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
City driving
Fun
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
45L
275 to 410 km
NA
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
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MSRP
$36,090 - $56,140
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Fun to drive anywhere, anytime
- RF brings coupe looks, flexibility
- Compliant ride
Misses
- Tan interior exclusive for auto
- Limited passenger legroom
- Steering lacks feedback
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Looks smart
- High-end display tech
- Comfortable, effortless drive
Misses
- $100,000 drive-away before options!
- $6000 for 5 years of servicing!
- Limited choice, no proper hybrid
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$495)
NA
Colours Available
The C-Class is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Spectral Blue metallic
- High-Tech Silver metallic
- Opalite White metallic
- Hyacinth Red metallic
- Obsidian Black metallic
- Graphite grey metallic
- Mojave Silver metallic
- Cavansite Blue metallic
- Selenite Grey metallic
- Polar White
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Specs
| Type | ||
| GASOLINE DIRECT INJ | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1496 - 1998 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | - | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | - | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | - | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 97kW - 135kW | - | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 7000 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 152Nm - 205Nm | - | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 - 4500 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 | - | |
