2025 Mazda CX-90 PHEV vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 Review

Picture of the 2025 Mazda CX-90 PHEV

2025 Mazda
CX-90 PHEV

MSRP*: $49,945 to $57,950
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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 Info not available 18 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 22 - 23 MPG
Seating Capacity 6 - 7 seats 5 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 74.2 ft3 74.9 ft3
Engine
  • 323-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
  • 429-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 323 hp 429 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 lbs 7,700 lbs
Exterior Length 201.6 in 194.4 - 195.3 in
Exterior Width 77.6 in 79.4 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.4 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 40.9 in
Head Room Front 39.2 - 39.6 in
Rear 38.4 - 38.6 in
Front 40.2 - 40.5 in
Rear 36.9 - 37.8 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
The Mazda CX-90 PHEV offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, with comparable head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Mazda CX-90 PHEV and the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53.

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-90 PHEV is a better financial choice over the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Mazda CX-90 PHEV 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. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Mazda CX-90 PHEV, which is slightly longer than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53.

Handling
The Mazda CX-90 PHEV has a larger turning radius than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, making it slightly more difficult to 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-90 PHEV for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Mazda CX-90 PHEV has a lot less horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Mazda CX-90 PHEV doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53.

Utility
The Mazda CX-90 PHEV 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. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Mazda CX-90 PHEV as you will in the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53.