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 are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

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

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 GLB.

The Mazda CX-80 features a 10.3-inch touchscreen, while the Mercedes-Benz GLB gets a 10.3-inch display. 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.

The Mazda CX-80 lines up 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 lines up making 120kW and 250Nm, 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 550L in the Mazda CX-80 and 570L in the Mercedes-Benz GLB, giving the Mercedes-Benz GLB a 20L advantage.

For towing, the Mazda CX-80 leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,600kg. That 400kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,024/year for the Mazda CX-80 and $1,995/year for the Mercedes-Benz GLB. That is a $29 annual difference in favour of the Mercedes-Benz GLB.

Estimated annual total: $2,024 (Mazda CX-80) vs $1,995 (Mercedes-Benz GLB). The Mercedes-Benz GLB saves you roughly $29 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years (Mazda CX-80) vs 5 years (Mercedes-Benz GLB). Both match on warranty length.