2025 Mazda Mazda3 vs. 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Review

Picture of the 2025 Mazda Mazda3

2025 Mazda
Mazda3

MSRP*: $24,950 to $36,950
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Picture of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300

2025 Mercedes-Benz
GLC 300

MSRP*: $59,300
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MPG - City 23 - 27 MPG 24 MPG
MPG - Hwy 31 - 36 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available 52.6 ft3
Engine
  • 191-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 227-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 255-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic, Manual Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 191 - 227 hp 255 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 175.6 in 187.5 in
Exterior Width 70.7 in 75.6 in
Leg Room Front 42.3 in
Rear 35.1 in
Front 40.8 in
Rear 37.2 in
Head Room Front 37.5 - 38.0 in
Rear 36.5 - 37.2 in
Front 38.9 in
Rear 38.3 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 back seat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 than the Mazda Mazda3, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the Mazda Mazda3 and the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 in the front seats.

Convenience
With the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 you will definitely be making less frequent stops at the gas station than with the Mazda Mazda3, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

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). Based on MSRP, the Mazda Mazda3 is clearly a better financial choice over the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.

Dimensions
Since the Mazda Mazda3 is much slimmer than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Mazda Mazda3, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Mazda Mazda3 is significantly less powerful than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300. The good news is that, reportedly, cars with lower horsepower engines often have lower insurance premiums.

Powertrain
The Mazda Mazda3 has much less 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 the same number of people in both the Mazda Mazda3 and the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.