2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 Review

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2025 Mazda
CX-50 Hybrid

MSRP*: $33,970 to $40,050
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Picture of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53

2024 Mercedes-Benz
AMG GLE 53

MSRP*: $86,750 to $89,800
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MPG - City 39 MPG 18 MPG
MPG - Hwy 37 MPG 22 - 23 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 89.2 ft3 74.9 ft3
Engine
  • 219-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 429-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 219 hp 429 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 7,700 lbs
Exterior Length 186.1 in 194.4 - 195.3 in
Exterior Width 75.6 in 79.4 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 37.8 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 40.9 in
Head Room Front 38.6 - 39.1 in
Rear 36.7 - 37.8 in
Front 40.2 - 40.5 in
Rear 36.9 - 37.8 in

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Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 than in the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid and the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid as you will with the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid is a better financial choice over the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid is much slimmer than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. The Mazda CX-50 Hybrid is slightly shorter than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, which may make it easier to park.

Handling
The Mazda CX-50 Hybrid has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 is clearly the choice over the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid has a lot less horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53.

Powertrain
The Mazda CX-50 Hybrid has much lower torque than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Mazda CX-50 Hybrid has less seating than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, making the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Mazda CX-50 Hybrid has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53.