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Mazda CX-30 vs Mercedes C-Class Sedan – Which car suits you better?

Two cars, one duel: Mazda CX-30 meets Mercedes C-Class Sedan.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

Mazda CX-30

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Mercedes C-Class Sedan

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 CX-30 has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25200 £, while the Mercedes C-Class Sedan costs 41200 £. That’s a price difference of around 15932 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes C-Class Sedan manages with 1.60 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Mazda CX-30 with 5.70 L. The difference is about 4.10 L per 100 km.

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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 C-Class Sedan has a decisively edge – offering 680 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 494 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C-Class Sedan is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.40 s, while the Mazda CX-30 takes 8.30 s. That’s about 4.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes C-Class Sedan performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 280 km/h, while the Mazda CX-30 tops out at 204 km/h. The difference is around 76 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes C-Class Sedan pulls clearly stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 780 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, Mazda CX-30 is a bit lighter – 1455 kg compared to 1695 kg. The difference is around 240 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes C-Class Sedan offers minimal more room – 455 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 25 L.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes C-Class Sedan somewhat takes the win – 570 kg compared to 496 kg. That’s a difference of about 74 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Mercedes C-Class Sedan shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

Mazda CX-30
Mercedes C-Class Sedan

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Mercedes C-Class Sedan

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 183 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.6 - 9 L
  • Electric Range : 11 - 117 km
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Mazda CX-30

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The Mazda CX-30 blends sleek coupe-like lines with the practicality of a compact crossover, feeling more premium than its price tag suggests. It’s a joy to drive for anyone who likes a taut chassis and an interior that treats daily commutes like a small luxury escape.

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Mercedes C-Class Sedan

The Mercedes C‑Class is the compact executive that dresses like it owns the boulevard, with an interior that blends modern elegance and plush comfort to make everyday driving feel unexpectedly special. On the road it pairs poise with a hint of cheeky agility, rewarding drivers who want refinement without forfeiting a touch of fun — and yes, it still looks great in the driveway.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
25200 - 36800 £
Price
41200 - 103100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6.6 L
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
11 - 117 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
co2
129 - 148 g/km
co2
41 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
48 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1455 - 1587 kg
Curb weight
1695 - 2195 kg
Trunk capacity
422 - 430 L
Trunk capacity
280 - 455 L
Length
4395 mm
Length
4751 - 4842 mm
Width
1795 mm
Width
1820 - 1900 mm
Height
1540 mm
Height
1438 - 1458 mm
Max trunk capacity
1398 - 1406 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
458 - 496 kg
Payload
480 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
183 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
191 - 204 km/h
Max Speed
230 - 280 km/h
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
250 - 1020 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
135 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
1998 - 2488 cm3
Engine capacity
1496 - 1999 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B, D, G
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Mercedes-Benz

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What drive types are available for the Mazda CX-30?

The Mazda CX-30 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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