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Mazda CX-80 vs Mercedes GLB comparison

Compare performance (327 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (49,300 £ vs 43,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda CX-80 or Mercedes GLB?

Mazda CX-80 vs Mercedes GLB: Key differences

Mazda CX-80

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  • significantly more efficient
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Mercedes GLB

3.6 (4 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

CX-80

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.

Mercedes GLB is slightly cheaper – starting at 43,200 £ , while the Mazda CX-80 costs 49,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,131 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda CX-80 uses 4 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes GLB with 5.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes GLB offers significantly more range – reaching up to 631 km, about 571 km more than the Mazda CX-80.

GLB

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 Mercedes GLB offers very slightly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 327 HP. That’s roughly 27 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLB is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Mazda CX-80 takes 6.8 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda CX-80 delivers marginally more torque with 550 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm more.

CX-80

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Mazda CX-80 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes GLB is moderately lighter – 1,840 kg compared to 2,131 kg. The difference is around 291 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLB offers clearly more boot space – 540 L compared to 258 L. That’s a difference of about 282 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda CX-80 carries clearly more – 650 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 145 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLB is far ahead overall 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.

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GLB

Mercedes GLB

  • Engine Type : Electric, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 156 - 354 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.7 - 6.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.4 - 15.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 431 - 631 km
Mazda CX-80
Mercedes GLB

Costs and Consumption

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Mazda CX-80

The Mazda CX-80 brings polished, near-premium styling and a cabin that feels far classier than its badge might imply. It steers with a composed, engaging character and packs the sensible practicality families want — with just enough flair to make school runs feel a little less ordinary.

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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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Mazda CX-80
Mercedes GLB

Costs and Consumption

Price
49,300 - 61,400 £
Price
43,200 - 62,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
60 km
Electric Range
431 - 631 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
91 - 146 g/km
co2
0 - 138 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,131 - 2,240 kg
Curb weight
1,840 - 2,280 kg
Trunk capacity
258 L
Trunk capacity
540 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
649 - 650 kg
Payload
485 - 505 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
254 - 327 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 - 8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 550 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
187 - 241 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
2,488 - 3,283 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, E
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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