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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 2024 Mercedes-AMG C Comparison
Mazda MX-5
Mercedes-AMG C
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2024 Mazda
MX-5
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2024 Mercedes-AMG
C
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the sports category, between scores of 7 and 9.
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Based on the Mazda MX-5 G20 RF GT BLK ROOF T/COTTA LTH
Based on the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE MHEV
Best suitable for...
Fun
City driving
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
45L
275 to 410 km
60L - 66L
366 to 706 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$36,090 - $56,290
$113,576 - $202,800
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- It's seriously fast
- Finally, a comfortable C 63 on the road
- Impressive all-wheel drive traction
Misses
- The noise just isn't the same
- Boot and rear seat are compromised
- Feels very heavy at times
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 | ||
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Specs
| Type | ||
| GASOLINE DIRECT INJ | BI TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1496 - 1998 | 1991 - 3982 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 4.0L, 2.0L, 3.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| INLINE 4 | TWIN TURBO V8, TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 97kW - 135kW | 287kW - 375kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 7000 | 5500 - 6750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 152Nm - 205Nm | 500Nm - 700Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 - 4500 | 2000 - 5250 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 | 9 - 10.7 | |
