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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
2024 Mazda MX-5 vs 2022 Mercedes-Benz C300 Comparison
Mazda MX-5
Mercedes-Benz C300
2024 Mazda
MX-5
vs
2022 Mercedes-Benz
C300
Select Variants...
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
City driving
Fun
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
45L
275 to 410 km
50L - 66L
105 to 502 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
3 year - 5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$36,090 - $56,140
$75,300 - $127,869
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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
NA
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$495)
NA
Reviews
NA
Ready To Buy
Gallery
Specs
| Type | ||
| GASOLINE DIRECT INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1496 - 1998 | 1991 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 97kW - 135kW | 155kW - 190kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 7000 | 5500 - 5800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 152Nm - 205Nm | 350Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 - 4500 | 1800 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 | 9.8 - 10.5 | |
