Mazda CX-60 vs Mercedes V Class – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

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-60 has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 41900 £, while the Mercedes V Class costs 48200 £. That’s a price difference of around 6259 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda CX-60 manages with 1.40 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Mercedes V Class with 7.10 L. The difference is about 5.70 L per 100 km.

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 Mazda CX-60 has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 327 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 90 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda CX-60 is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 5.80 s, while the Mercedes V Class takes 7.40 s. That’s about 1.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes V Class performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Mazda CX-60 tops out at 219 km/h. The difference is around 1 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda CX-60 pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 550 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm difference.

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.

Seats: Mercedes V Class offers somewhat more seating capacity – 6 vs 5.

In curb weight, the Mazda CX-60 is a bit lighter – 1890 kg compared to 2192 kg. The difference is around 302 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes V Class offers convincingly more room – 1410 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 840 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes V Class performs clearly better – up to 5010 L, which is about 3284 L more than the Mazda CX-60.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes V Class evident takes the win – 908 kg compared to 612 kg. That’s a difference of about 296 kg.

Our conclusion: The Mazda CX-60 proves to be wins the duel decisively and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Mazda CX-60 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.