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Mazda CX-80 vs Mercedes GLE - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (327 HP vs 634 HP), boot space and price (49300 £ vs 76300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda CX-80 or Mercedes GLE?

Mazda CX-80

Mercedes GLE

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

CX-80

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mazda CX-80 has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 49300 £ , while the Mercedes GLE costs 76300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26942 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes GLE manages with 2 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Mazda CX-80 with 4 L. The difference is about 2 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes GLE performs clearly better – achieving up to 114 km, about 54 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 GLE has a convincingly edge – offering 634 HP compared to 327 HP. That’s roughly 307 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLE is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.90 s, while the Mazda CX-80 takes 6.80 s. That’s about 2.90 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes GLE pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 850 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm difference.

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 noticeable more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Mazda CX-80 is hardly perceptible lighter – 2131 kg compared to 2310 kg. The difference is around 179 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes GLE offers clearly more room – 655 L compared to 258 L. That’s a difference of about 397 L.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes GLE slight takes the win – 705 kg compared to 650 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Mercedes GLE 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.

from about £76,300
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Mercedes GLE

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 289 - 634 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2 - 12.5 L
  • Electric Range : 89 - 114 km
Mazda CX-80
Mercedes GLE

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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 GLE

The Mercedes GLE blends luxurious comfort with a confident road presence, wrapping tech and refinement in an SUV shape that still knows how to behave on a twisty back road. Inside it's plush and quiet, with clever storage and driver aids that make long trips effortless — plus the badge gives it that easy-to-respect curb appeal.

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Mazda CX-80
Mercedes GLE

Costs and Consumption

Price
49300 - 61400 £
Price
76300 - 175800 £
Consumption L/100km
4 - 5.6 L
Consumption L/100km
2 - 12.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
60 km
Electric Range
89 - 114 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
24.8 - 25 kWh
co2
91 - 146 g/km
co2
53 - 284 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
65 - 85 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2131 - 2240 kg
Curb weight
2310 - 2800 kg
Trunk capacity
258 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 655 L
Length
-
Length
4924 - 4961 mm
Width
1890 mm
Width
1947 mm
Height
-
Height
1716 - 1797 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1645 - 2055 L
Payload
649 - 650 kg
Payload
460 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel 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
289 - 634 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 - 8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
210 - 280 km/h
Torque
500 - 550 Nm
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
187 - 241 kW
Power kW
213 - 466 kW
Engine capacity
2488 - 3283 cm3
Engine capacity
1993 - 3982 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
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 shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.