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Mazda CX-80 vs Mercedes GLC – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Mazda CX-80 or Mercedes GLC fits your lifestyle better.

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-80 has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 48200 £, while the Mercedes GLC costs 50300 £. That’s a price difference of around 2113 £.

Both cars consume an average of 1.60 L per 100 km – no difference here.

As for range, the Mercedes GLC performs clearly better – achieving up to 714 km, about 653 km more than the Mazda CX-80.

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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 GLC has a decisively edge – offering 680 HP compared to 327 HP. That’s roughly 353 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLC is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Mazda CX-80 takes 6.80 s. That’s about 3.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLC performs noticeable better – reaching 275 km/h, while the Mazda CX-80 tops out at 219 km/h. The difference is around 56 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes GLC pulls convincingly stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 470 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.

Seats: Mazda CX-80 offers evident more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Mercedes GLC is somewhat lighter – 1910 kg compared to 2131 kg. The difference is around 221 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes GLC offers clearly more room – 620 L compared to 258 L. That’s a difference of about 362 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mazda CX-80 performs to a small extent better – up to 1971 L, which is about 231 L more than the Mercedes GLC.

When it comes to payload, Mazda CX-80 slight takes the win – 650 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes GLC proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes GLC is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Mercedes GLC

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.6 - 9.9 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.9 - 16.6 kWh
  • Electric Range : 12 - 714 km

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

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The Mercedes GLC blends plush cabin comfort and composed road manners into an SUV that feels more grown-up than it looks. It won’t shout for attention, but will quietly please buyers who want refinement, usable space and a touch of luxury without the drama.

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Costs and Consumption

Price
48200 - 60200 £
Price
50300 - 126600 £
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 5.8 L
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.6 kWh
Electric Range
61 km
Electric Range
12 - 714 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
94 kWh
co2
35 - 151 g/km
co2
0 - 225 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 - 74 L
Fuel tank capacity
49 - 65 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2131 - 2240 kg
Curb weight
1910 - 2535 kg
Trunk capacity
258 L
Trunk capacity
390 - 620 L
Length
4995 mm
Length
4716 - 4845 mm
Width
1890 mm
Width
1890 - 1913 mm
Height
1714 mm
Height
1603 - 1647 mm
Max trunk capacity
1971 L
Max trunk capacity
1335 - 1740 L
Payload
649 - 650 kg
Payload
475 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
254 - 327 HP
Power HP
186 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 - 8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 9 s
Max Speed
195 - 219 km/h
Max Speed
208 - 275 km/h
Torque
500 - 550 Nm
Torque
320 - 1020 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
187 - 241 kW
Power kW
137 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
2488 - 3283 cm3
Engine capacity
1991 - 2989 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025 - 2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, B, A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Mazda CX-80?

The Mazda CX-80 is offered with 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.