Mazda CX-80 vs Mercedes-Benz GLA

The Mazda CX-80 starts from $64,490 before on-road costs, while the Mercedes-Benz GLA opens at $58,900. That makes the Mercedes-Benz GLA the more affordable entry point by $5,590.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $70,939 and $64,790 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mercedes-Benz GLA by roughly $3,135 in fuel alone.

Both the Mazda CX-80 and Mercedes-Benz GLA hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 92% for the Mazda CX-80 and 96% for the Mercedes-Benz GLA.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 6 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Mazda CX-80 and 7 in the Mercedes-Benz GLA.

The Mazda CX-80 features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Mercedes-Benz GLA gets a 10.3-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Mazda CX-80 stands out with power tailgate that you will not find on the Mercedes-Benz GLA. The Mercedes-Benz GLA counters with ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Mazda CX-80 gets cloth upholstery while the Mercedes-Benz GLA offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the Mazda CX-80 and 2-zone in the Mercedes-Benz GLA.

The Mazda CX-80 uses a Petrol producing 209kW and 450Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz GLA responds with a Petrol making 120kW and 250Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.1 seconds.

The Mazda CX-80 has the clear power advantage at 209kW vs 120kW. In the real-world sprint, the Mazda CX-80 is 0.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Mazda CX-80 measures 4,990mm long on a 3,120mm wheelbase, 579mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz GLA at 4,411mm (2,729mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda CX-80 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 258L in the Mazda CX-80 and 435L in the Mercedes-Benz GLA, giving the Mercedes-Benz GLA a 177L advantage. The Mazda CX-80 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Mazda CX-80 leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 1,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,394/year for the Mazda CX-80 and $1,767/year for the Mercedes-Benz GLA. That is a $627 annual difference in favour of the Mercedes-Benz GLA.

Estimated annual total: $2,394 (Mazda CX-80) vs $1,767 (Mercedes-Benz GLA). The Mercedes-Benz GLA saves you roughly $627 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Mazda CX-80) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mercedes-Benz GLA). Both match on warranty length.