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Mazda 2 vs Mercedes GLE comparison

Compare performance (115 HP vs 634 HP), boot space and price (14,200 £ vs 136,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 2 or Mercedes GLE?

Mazda 2 vs Mercedes GLE: Key differences

Mazda 2

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Mercedes GLE

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mazda 2 is significantly cheaper – starting at 14,200 £ , while the Mercedes GLE costs 136,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 122,266 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLE uses 3.8 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Mazda 2 with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes GLE offers clearly more power – delivering 634 HP compared to 115 HP. That’s roughly 519 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLE is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Mazda 2 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 5.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLE delivers significantly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 151 Nm. That’s about 699 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 2 is significantly lighter – 1,099 kg compared to 2,375 kg. The difference is around 1,276 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLE offers substantially more boot space – 655 L compared to 280 L. That’s a difference of about 375 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLE carries markedly more – 675 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 238 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 2 is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Mazda 2

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 75 - 115 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.7 - 5.4 L/100km
Mazda 2
Mercedes GLE

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Mazda 2

The Mazda 2 is a pocket-sized charmer that makes city driving feel light and lively, wrapped in sleek styling that looks right at home on trendy streets. Buyers who want an economical, fun-to-drive hatch with surprisingly grown-up cabin quality will find it hard to resist — it’s the kind of everyday companion that puts a grin on your face every time you head out.

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Mercedes GLE

The Mercedes GLE blends luxurious comfort with a confident road presence, wrapping tech and refinement in an SUV shape that still knows how to behave on a twisty back road. Inside it's plush and quiet, with clever storage and driver aids that make long trips effortless — plus the badge gives it that easy-to-respect curb appeal.

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Mazda 2
Mercedes GLE

Costs and Consumption

Price
14,200 - 21,700 £
Price
136,500 - 175,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 12.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
89 - 92 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
107 - 122 g/km
co2
86 - 284 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,099 - 1,120 kg
Curb weight
2,375 - 2,800 kg
Trunk capacity
280 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 655 L
Length
4,080 mm
Length
-
Width
1,695 mm
Width
1,947 mm
Height
1,515 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
950 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
420 - 437 kg
Payload
470 - 675 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
75 - 115 HP
Power HP
457 - 634 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 12.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 5 s
Max Speed
171 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
143 - 151 Nm
Torque
520 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
55 - 85 kW
Power kW
336 - 466 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
2,999 - 3,982 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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