Mazda CX-70 vs Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Mazda CX-70 scores higher, 72 vs 62
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 30 Aug 2026, price 6 Sep 2026
Mazda CX-70
24 of 27 standard · no option data · 1 not offered · 2 no dataFrom
$73,020
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 254kW
- Economy
- 8.1 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP hasn't rated this model
- Boot (seats up)
- 598L
Top CarSorted Score, 72 vs 62
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$73,020RRP
- cannot be matched: Ventilated Front Seats not offered
$225,900RRP
- with the Mazda CX-70's standard kit: $225,900 (nothing to add)
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Mazda CX-70 G50e GT
$73,020
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 6 Sept 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $315 a week in repayments ($73,020 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV EQS 450 4MATIC SUV
$225,900
RRP when new; no longer sold new in Australia. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
The Mazda CX-70 starts $152,880 lower on RRP.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the Mazda CX-70.
Finance
≈$315/wk(≈$1,363/mo)
Estimate on the Mazda CX-70 at $73,020 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Mazda CX-70Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Mazda CX-70. We hold no ANCAP data for the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 7 of 10 key systems on the Mazda CX-70 and 8 on the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Mazda CX-70
- REC-006434 · published 15 Sep 2025Due to a software programming issue of the Body Control Module (BCM), the instrument cluster fuel level may not operate as intended.Year range on the notice: 2023 - 2025
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
None open on our record
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Charging times
How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.
How long to charge
108.4kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 200kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 200kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The Mazda CX-70 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV gets a 12.8-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Mazda CX-70 stands out with Bose audio — features our data doesn't list for the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV. The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV counters with ventilated seats, Burmester audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the Mazda CX-70 gets leather upholstery while the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV offers nappa leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the Mazda CX-70 and 4-zone in the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Mazda CX-70 uses a Petrol producing 254kW and 500Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.8 seconds.
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV responds with a Electric making 265kW and 800Nm, paired to a 1 spd auto driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.1 seconds.
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV has the clear power advantage at 265kW vs 254kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is 0.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The Mazda CX-70 measures 5,120mm long on a 3,120mm wheelbase, 5mm shorter than the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV at 5,125mm (3,210mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 598L in the Mazda CX-70 and 645L in the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, giving the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV a 47L advantage.
For towing, the Mazda CX-70 leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 500kg 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-70's turning circle is 0.6 m tighter, 11.8 m against 12.4 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-70 costs about $2,309 a year (8.1 L/100km) and electricity for the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV about $1,070 a year (22.3 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Mazda CX-70) and 5 years / Unlimited (Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV).
Where each one leads
The Mazda CX-70: the lower starting price ($73,020 against $225,900) and the higher braked towing limit (2,500kg against 2,000kg).
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV: more power (265kW against 254kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (645L against 598L).
The Verdict
Mazda CX-70 scores higher, 72 vs 62
The Mazda CX-70 scores 72 to the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV's 62 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-70 ahead by 20 points), performance (Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV ahead by 14 points). Boot space with the seats up: 598L in the Mazda CX-70, 645L in the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV.
Ways to buy
For the Mazda CX-70.
Finance
≈$315/wk(≈$1,363/mo)
Estimate on the Mazda CX-70 at $73,020 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Mazda CX-70Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Mazda CX-70 and Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV?
The Mazda CX-70 is the cheapest at $73,020 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV by $152,880.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
ANCAP's published ratings include no record for Mazda CX-70, and we hold no ANCAP data for Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, so there is no crash result to compare.
Which has the most boot space?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV has the largest boot at 645L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Mazda CX-70 has the highest braked towing capacity at 2,500kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV makes the most power at 265kW. The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is quickest to 100km/h in 6.1s.
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