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Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Mercedes EQS comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (25,000 £ vs 80,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Hatchback or Mercedes EQS?

Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Mercedes EQS: Key differences

Mazda 3 Hatchback

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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Mercedes EQS

  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably 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

3 Hatchback

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mazda 3 Hatchback is considerably cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the Mercedes EQS costs 80,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 55,896 £.

EQS

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes EQS offers clearly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 399 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQS is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Mazda 3 Hatchback takes 8 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQS delivers significantly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 560 Nm more.

3 Hatchback

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 3 Hatchback is significantly lighter – 1,417 kg compared to 2,550 kg. The difference is around 1,133 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQS offers considerably more boot space – 610 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 259 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQS carries slightly more – 570 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 68 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQS is far ahead overall 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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EQS

Mercedes EQS

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 367 - 585 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.5 - 16.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 810 - 920 km
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Mazda 3 Hatchback

The Mazda 3 hatchback blends elegant design with a surprisingly sporty drive, giving a cabin that feels more upscale than you’d expect for the segment. Practical enough for everyday life yet eager to entertain behind the wheel, it’s a smart, good-humored choice that makes even grocery runs feel like a mini escape.

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efficiency and low consumption
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wonderful e-drive and head-up projection display on the windshield

Mercedes EQS

The Mercedes EQS is a silent, spaceship-like flagship that turns electric luxury into zen on wheels, wrapped in a swooping design that insists on being admired. Inside it’s all glassy screens and soft-touch surfaces that make long trips feel like first class, and the driving experience is composed and effortless — like a courteous butler with an electric heart.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
25,000 - 36,000 £
Price
80,900 - 117,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
810 - 920 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
126 - 146 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,417 - 1,529 kg
Curb weight
2,550 - 2,660 kg
Trunk capacity
351 L
Trunk capacity
610 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,926 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
487 - 502 kg
Payload
545 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
367 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
505 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
270 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Mazda 3 Hatchback?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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