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

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

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 48200 £, while the Mercedes GLS costs 96100 £. That’s a price difference of around 47906 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda CX-80 manages with 1.60 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Mercedes GLS with 7.80 L. The difference is about 6.20 L per 100 km.

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 GLS has a significantly 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 GLS is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.20 s, while the Mazda CX-80 takes 6.80 s. That’s about 2.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLS performs distinct better – reaching 280 km/h, while the Mazda CX-80 tops out at 219 km/h. The difference is around 61 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLS pulls evident stronger with 850 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm difference.

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 7 people.

In curb weight, the Mazda CX-80 is somewhat lighter – 2131 kg compared to 2550 kg. The difference is around 419 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes GLS offers clearly perceptible more room – 355 L compared to 258 L. That’s a difference of about 97 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLS performs to a small extent better – up to 2400 L, which is about 429 L more than the Mazda CX-80.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes GLS minimal takes the win – 695 kg compared to 650 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.

All in all, the Mazda CX-80 shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.