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Mazda CX-5 vs Mercedes C-Class Wagon - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (141 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (30000 £ vs 42400 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda CX-5 or Mercedes C-Class Wagon?

Mazda CX-5

4.9 (20 Reviews)
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Mercedes C-Class Wagon

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-5 has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30000 £, while the Mercedes C-Class Wagon costs 42400 £. That’s a price difference of around 12442 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes C-Class Wagon manages with 0.40 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Mazda CX-5 with 7 L. The difference is about 6.60 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon has a clearly edge – offering 680 HP compared to 141 HP. That’s roughly 539 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.40 s, while the Mazda CX-5 takes 10.50 s. That’s about 7.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon performs distinct better – reaching 280 km/h, while the Mazda CX-5 tops out at 195 km/h. The difference is around 85 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes C-Class Wagon pulls clearly stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 238 Nm. That’s about 782 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

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In curb weight, Mazda CX-5 is minimal lighter – 1629 kg compared to 1755 kg. The difference is around 126 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mazda CX-5 offers slightly more room – 583 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 93 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mazda CX-5 performs noticeable better – up to 2019 L, which is about 509 L more than the Mercedes C-Class Wagon.

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes C-Class Wagon proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes C-Class Wagon is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £42,400
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Mercedes C-Class Wagon

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.4 - 9 L
  • Electric Range : 11 - 112 km
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Mazda CX-5

4.9 (20 Reviews)
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The Mazda CX-5 blends elegant, athletic styling with a surprisingly engaging driving character, turning routine trips into small, satisfying adventures. Inside it feels thoughtfully built and comfortable, offering sensible practicality and a premium feel that punches above its price.

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Mercedes C-Class Wagon

The Mercedes C-Class wagon dresses Mercedes refinement in a sensible, practical package, marrying a sleek estate silhouette with a plush, high-quality cabin that feels more premium than its badge implies. It quietly soaks up motorway miles and cartloads of family kit with composed handling and effortless comfort — a clever alternative to an SUV for buyers who still like to steer.

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4.9 (20 Reviews)
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Costs and Consumption
Price
30000 - 39500 £
Price
42400 - 115300 £
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.4 L
Consumption L/100km
0.4 - 9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
11 - 112 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
co2
157 - 168 g/km
co2
11 - 206 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
56 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1629 - 1671 kg
Curb weight
1755 - 2235 kg
Trunk capacity
583 L
Trunk capacity
360 - 490 L
Length
4690 mm
Length
4751 - 4842 mm
Width
1860 mm
Width
1820 - 1900 mm
Height
1695 mm
Height
1454 - 1494 mm
Max trunk capacity
2019 L
Max trunk capacity
1375 - 1510 L
Payload
-
Payload
440 - 565 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
141 HP
Power HP
186 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
195 km/h
Max Speed
226 - 280 km/h
Torque
238 Nm
Torque
250 - 1020 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
104 kW
Power kW
137 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
2488 cm3
Engine capacity
1496 - 1999 cm3

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

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What drivetrain options does the Mazda CX-5 have?

The Mazda CX-5 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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