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Mercedes GLB vs Mazda CX-80 comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 327 HP), boot space and price (43,200 £ vs 49,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLB or Mazda CX-80?

Mercedes GLB vs Mazda CX-80: Key differences

Mercedes GLB

3.6 (4 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • barely more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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Mazda CX-80

3.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more efficient
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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

GLB

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes GLB is a bit cheaper – starting at 43,200 £ , while the Mazda CX-80 costs 49,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,131 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda CX-80 uses 4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes GLB with 5.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes GLB offers significantly more range – reaching up to 631 km, about 571 km more than the Mazda CX-80.

CX-80

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes GLB offers barely more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 327 HP. That’s roughly 27 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLB is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Mazda CX-80 takes 6.8 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda CX-80 delivers very slightly more torque with 550 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm more.

GLB

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 GLB is slightly lighter – 1,840 kg compared to 2,131 kg. The difference is around 291 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLB offers considerably more boot space – 540 L compared to 258 L. That’s a difference of about 282 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda CX-80 carries visibly more – 650 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 145 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLB 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.

from £43,200
GLB

Mercedes GLB

  • Engine Type : Electric, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 156 - 354 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.7 - 6.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.4 - 15.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 431 - 631 km
Mercedes GLB
Mazda CX-80

Costs and Consumption

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Mercedes GLB

The Mercedes GLB is a compact luxury SUV that blends smart packaging with a polished, composed driving experience. Its flexible interior and premium feel make it a sensible pick for buyers who want Mercedes comfort and practicality in a smaller footprint.

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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 GLB
Mazda CX-80

Costs and Consumption

Price
43,200 - 62,400 £
Price
49,300 - 61,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
431 - 631 km
Electric Range
60 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 138 g/km
co2
91 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,840 - 2,280 kg
Curb weight
2,131 - 2,240 kg
Trunk capacity
540 L
Trunk capacity
258 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,861 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 - 505 kg
Payload
649 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
254 - 327 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
500 - 550 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
187 - 241 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
2,488 - 3,283 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Mazda
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