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Mazda CX-5 vs Mercedes GLB – Which model is better for everyday use?

Both models have their strengths – but which one suits you more?
Compare performance, efficiency, price and space directly: Mazda CX-5 or Mercedes GLB?

Mazda CX-5

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Mercedes GLB

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mazda CX-5 has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30000 £, while the Mercedes GLB costs 40500 £. That’s a price difference of around 10509 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes GLB manages with 5.60 L and is therefore evident more efficient than the Mazda CX-5 with 7 L. The difference is about 1.40 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 GLB has a decisively edge – offering 320 HP compared to 141 HP. That’s roughly 179 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLB is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.50 s, while the Mazda CX-5 takes 10.50 s. That’s about 5 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLB performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mazda CX-5 tops out at 195 km/h. The difference is around 55 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes GLB pulls significantly stronger with 400 Nm compared to 238 Nm. That’s about 162 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-5 is slight lighter – 1629 kg compared to 1640 kg. The difference is around 11 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mazda CX-5 offers hardly perceptible more room – 583 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 13 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mazda CX-5 performs to a small extent better – up to 2019 L, which is about 214 L more than the Mercedes GLB.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Mercedes GLB shows itself to be is largely superior 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.

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Mercedes GLB

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 320 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.6 - 9 L
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Mazda CX-5

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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 GLB

The Mercedes GLB is a practical compact SUV that mixes boxy, family-friendly space with premium German polish, making it an appealing choice for buyers who want usefulness without pretension. It drives with a confident, composed feel and somehow manages to look both rugged and refined — the grown-up SUV that still likes to have fun.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30000 - 39500 £
Price
40500 - 65300 £
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.4 L
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
157 - 168 g/km
co2
146 - 204 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
56 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1629 - 1671 kg
Curb weight
1640 - 1820 kg
Trunk capacity
583 L
Trunk capacity
565 - 570 L
Length
4690 mm
Length
4634 - 4650 mm
Width
1860 mm
Width
1834 - 1850 mm
Height
1695 mm
Height
1665 - 1692 mm
Max trunk capacity
2019 L
Max trunk capacity
1800 - 1805 L
Payload
-
Payload
500 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
141 HP
Power HP
116 - 320 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 11.5 s
Max Speed
195 km/h
Max Speed
188 - 250 km/h
Torque
238 Nm
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
104 kW
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Engine capacity
2488 cm3
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G
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.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.

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