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Mazda MX-30 vs Mercedes V Class comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 48,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-30 or Mercedes V Class?

Mazda MX-30 vs Mercedes V Class: Key differences

Mazda MX-30

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  • clearly cheaper
  • slightly lighter
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Mercedes V Class

  • visibly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

MX-30

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 MX-30 is clearly cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the Mercedes V Class costs 48,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,316 £.

V Class

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 V Class offers visibly more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 67 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes V Class is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Mazda MX-30 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

MX-30

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: Mercedes V Class offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-30 is slightly lighter – 1,849 kg compared to 2,192 kg. The difference is around 343 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes V Class carries considerably more – 908 kg compared to 402 kg. That’s a difference of about 506 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda MX-30 stands well ahead of its rival 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.

from £30,800
MX-30

Mazda MX-30

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 85 km
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Mazda MX-30
Mercedes V Class

Costs and Consumption
Price
30,800 - 37,100 £
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
22 g/km
co2
187 - 232 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
6
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,849 kg
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Trunk capacity
332 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,395 mm
Length
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Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
1,555 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,137 - 1,155 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
402 kg
Payload
636 - 908 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
140 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
-
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
125 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
830 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Mazda MX-30 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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