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Mazda 3 Sedan vs Mercedes EQT comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (25,400 £ vs 27,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Sedan or Mercedes EQT?

Mazda 3 Sedan vs Mercedes EQT: Key differences

Mazda 3 Sedan

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  • marginally cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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Mercedes EQT

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  • somewhat more trunk space
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

3 Sedan

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mazda 3 Sedan is marginally cheaper – starting at 25,400 £ , while the Mercedes EQT costs 27,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,326 £.

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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 Mazda 3 Sedan offers clearly more power – delivering 186 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 64 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 3 Sedan is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 8.1 s, while the Mercedes EQT takes 12.6 s. That’s about 4.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQT delivers marginally more torque with 245 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 5 Nm more.

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 Sedan is visibly lighter – 1,417 kg compared to 1,925 kg. The difference is around 508 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQT offers somewhat more boot space – 551 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 101 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQT carries only slightly more – 531 kg compared to 501 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 3 Sedan holds a solid overall lead 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.

from £25,400
3 Sedan

Mazda 3 Sedan

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Manual, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 140 - 186 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.5 - 6 L/100km
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Mazda 3 Sedan

The Mazda 3 Sedan dresses like a compact premium car, with sculpted lines and an interior that punches well above its class. It rewards drivers with eager handling and a composed, comfortable ride that turns routine runs into something a bit more enjoyable — proof that style and substance can share the same key.

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Mercedes EQT

Costs and Consumption
Price
25,400 - 34,700 £
Price
27,800 - 32,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
265 - 278 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
123 - 137 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,417 - 1,468 kg
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,023 kg
Trunk capacity
450 L
Trunk capacity
242 - 551 L
Length
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,979 L
Payload
482 - 501 kg
Payload
457 - 531 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
132 km/h
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
90 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Mazda 3 Sedan have?

The Mazda 3 Sedan is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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