2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 Review

Picture of the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid

2025 Mazda
CX-50 Hybrid

MSRP*: $33,970 to $40,050
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Picture of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250

2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLB 250

MSRP*: $44,650 to $46,650
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MPG - City 39 MPG 24 - 25 MPG
MPG - Hwy 37 MPG 32 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 89.2 ft3 62.0 ft3
Engine
  • 219-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 221-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 219 hp 221 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 186.1 in 182.4 in
Exterior Width 75.6 in 72.2 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 37.8 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 38.1 in
Head Room Front 38.6 - 39.1 in
Rear 36.7 - 37.8 in
Front 40.7 in
Rear 39.3 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 than in the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid.

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 GLB 250, 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250.

Dimensions
Since the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid is much wider than the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. When looking at overall length, the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250.

Handling
The Mazda CX-50 Hybrid has a smaller turning radius than the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid and the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250.

Powertrain
The Mazda CX-50 Hybrid has much lower torque than the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250, 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 GLB 250, making the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. With the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250.