2025 Mazda CX-90 vs. 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Review

Picture of the 2025 Mazda CX-90

2025 Mazda
CX-90

MSRP*: $37,845 to $56,450
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Picture of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300

2025 Mercedes-Benz
GLC 300

MSRP*: $49,250 to $51,250
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MPG - City 23 - 24 MPG 23 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 MPG 31 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 6 - 8 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 74.2 - 75.2 ft3 56.3 ft3
Engine
  • 280-hp, 3.3-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 340-hp, 3.3-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 255-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 280 - 340 hp 255 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 - 5,000 lbs 4,409 - 5,291 lbs
Exterior Length 201.6 in 185.7 in
Exterior Width 77.6 in 75.6 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.4 in
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Head Room Front 39.2 - 39.7 in
Rear 38.4 - 39.3 in
Front 41.3 in
Rear 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-90 than in the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300. The Mazda CX-90 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
The Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Mazda CX-90, making it more convenient to drive.

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-90 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.

Dimensions
Since the Mazda CX-90 is much wider than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Mazda CX-90, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.

Handling
The Mazda CX-90 has a larger turning radius than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
With the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than with the Mazda CX-90. The Mazda CX-90 has a little more horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Mazda CX-90 transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.

Utility
The Mazda CX-90 offers greater seating capacity than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. With the Mazda CX-90, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.