2025 Mazda CX-70 PHEV vs. 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43 Review

Picture of the 2025 Mazda CX-70 PHEV

2025 Mazda
CX-70 PHEV

MSRP*: $54,400 to $57,450
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Picture of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43

2025 Mercedes-Benz
AMG GLC 43

MSRP*: $67,100 to $72,900
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MPG - City Info not available 18 - 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 24 - 25 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available 59.3 ft3
Engine
  • 323-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
  • 416-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 323 hp 416 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 lbs 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 200.8 in 187.0 - 188.7 in
Exterior Width 77.6 in 75.6 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.4 in
Front 40.8 in
Rear 37.2 in
Head Room Front 39.6 in
Rear 38.4 in
Front 38.9 - 41.1 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-70 PHEV than in the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Mazda CX-70 PHEV and the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43.

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-70 PHEV is a better financial choice over the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Mazda CX-70 PHEV is much wider than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Mazda CX-70 PHEV, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Mazda CX-70 PHEV will do just as well as the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43, since they have about the same towing capacity. When it comes to horsepower, the Mazda CX-70 PHEV has a lot less horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Mazda CX-70 PHEV and the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43 are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Mazda CX-70 PHEV and the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43.