2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 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 GLC 300

2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLC 300

MSRP*: $47,450 to $57,000
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MPG - City 39 MPG 24 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 37 MPG 30 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 89.2 ft3 52.6 - 56.3 ft3
Engine
  • 219-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 255-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 219 hp 255 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 3,500 - 5,291 lbs
Exterior Length 186.1 in 185.7 - 187.5 in
Exterior Width 75.6 in 75.6 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 37.8 in
Front 40.8 in
Rear 37.2 in
Head Room Front 38.6 - 39.1 in
Rear 36.7 - 37.8 in
Front 38.9 - 41.3 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.6 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid than in the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300. The Mazda CX-50 Hybrid will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.

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 GLC 300, 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 GLC 300, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
The Mazda CX-50 Hybrid is about the same width as the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300. 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 GLC 300.

Handling
The Mazda CX-50 Hybrid has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 is clearly the choice over the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid for pulling heavy loads. The Mazda CX-50 Hybrid has a little less horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.

Powertrain
The Mazda CX-50 Hybrid has much lower torque than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid and the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300. With the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.