Mazda CX-60 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

Both the Mazda CX-60 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating, tested 2022. Adult occupant protection scored 91% for the Mazda CX-60 and 92% for the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on both.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Mazda CX-60 and 9 in the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe.

Recalls on our record

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Feature Showdown

The Mazda CX-60 features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe gets a 11.9-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe counters with wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, power tailgate, Burmester audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Mazda CX-60 gets cloth upholstery while the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe offers synthetic leather.

Drivetrain

The Mazda CX-60 uses a Petrol producing 138kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.4 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe responds with a Petrol making 190kW and 400Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe has the clear power advantage at 190kW vs 138kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe is 0.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

Boot space is 570L in the Mazda CX-60 and 570L in the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe.

For towing, the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 200kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Mazda CX-60's turning circle is 1.1 m tighter, 10.8 m against 11.9 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Mazda CX-60 costs about $2,138 a year (7.5 L/100km) and fuel for the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe about $2,195 a year (7.7 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $57 a year less for the Mazda CX-60.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Mazda CX-60) and 5 years / Unlimited (Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe).

Where each one leads

The Mazda CX-60: the lower starting price ($45,640 against $111,400) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($2,138 a year against $2,195).

The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe: more power (190kW against 138kW) and the higher braked towing limit (2,000kg against 1,800kg).

The Verdict

Mazda CX-60 scores higher, 75 vs 72

The Mazda CX-60 scores 75 to the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe's 72 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 5 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: value (Mazda CX-60 ahead by 22 points), technology (Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe ahead by 13 points), performance (Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe ahead by 12 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Mazda CX-60 costs about $57 less (7.5 L/100km against 7.7 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre).

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