Mazda CX-80 vs Mercedes-Benz GLB

The Mazda CX-80 starts from $64,490 before on-road costs, while the Mercedes-Benz GLB opens at $63,900. That makes the Mercedes-Benz GLB the more affordable entry point by $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 $70,290 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mercedes-Benz GLB by roughly $1,280 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

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

The Mercedes-Benz GLB counters with wireless charging, heated front seats and ambient lighting that the Mazda CX-80 does not offer. 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 GLB offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the Mazda CX-80 and 2-zone in the Mercedes-Benz GLB.

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 GLB responds with a Petrol making 120kW and 270Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.4 seconds.

The Mazda CX-80 has the clear power advantage at 209kW vs 120kW. In the real-world sprint, the Mazda CX-80 is 0.4s 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, 356mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz GLB at 4,634mm (2,829mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda CX-80 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 258L in the Mazda CX-80 and 570L in the Mercedes-Benz GLB, giving the Mercedes-Benz GLB a 312L advantage.

For towing, the Mazda CX-80 leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 1,600kg. That 900kg 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 $2,138/year for the Mercedes-Benz GLB. That is a $256 annual difference in favour of the Mercedes-Benz GLB.

Estimated annual total: $2,394 (Mazda CX-80) vs $2,138 (Mercedes-Benz GLB). The Mercedes-Benz GLB saves you roughly $256 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 GLB). Both match on warranty length.