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Mazda CX-80 vs Mercedes GLC comparison

Compare performance (327 HP vs 472 HP), boot space and price (49,300 £ vs 50,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda CX-80 or Mercedes GLC?

Mazda CX-80 vs Mercedes GLC: Key differences

Mazda CX-80

4 (2 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
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Mercedes GLC

4.4 (13 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
  • considerably 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mazda CX-80 is marginally cheaper – starting at 49,300 £ , while the Mercedes GLC costs 50,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 999 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLC uses 1.6 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mazda CX-80 with 4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes GLC offers substantially more range – reaching up to 128 km, about 68 km more than the Mazda CX-80.

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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 GLC offers noticeably more power – delivering 472 HP compared to 327 HP. That’s roughly 145 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLC is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Mazda CX-80 takes 6.8 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLC delivers noticeably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 200 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 GLC is very slightly lighter – 1,985 kg compared to 2,131 kg. The difference is around 146 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLC offers considerably more boot space – 620 L compared to 258 L. That’s a difference of about 362 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda CX-80 carries somewhat more – 650 kg compared to 575 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLC 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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Mercedes GLC

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 186 - 472 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.6 - 9.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range 122 - 128 km
Mazda CX-80
Mercedes GLC

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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 GLC

The Mercedes GLC blends quiet refinement with premium materials to create a comfortable, modern cabin that feels more upscale than its size might suggest. It delivers composed handling and confident on-road manners while offering practical versatility and a strong suite of driver assistance and infotainment features.

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Mazda CX-80
Mercedes GLC

Costs and Consumption

Price
49,300 - 61,400 £
Price
50,300 - 82,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
60 km
Electric Range
122 - 128 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
91 - 146 g/km
co2
41 - 214 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
1,985 - 2,400 kg
Trunk capacity
258 L
Trunk capacity
390 - 620 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,890 - 1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
649 - 650 kg
Payload
475 - 575 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
254 - 327 HP
Power HP
186 - 472 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 - 8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 550 Nm
Torque
380 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
187 - 241 kW
Power kW
137 - 347 kW
Engine capacity
2,488 - 3,283 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, E, F, G
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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