Mazda CX-80 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe

The Mazda CX-80 starts from $56,100 before on-road costs, while the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe opens at $111,400. That makes the Mazda CX-80 the more affordable entry point by $55,300.

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 $61,710 and $122,540 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mazda CX-80 by roughly $3,565 in fuel alone.

Both the Mazda CX-80 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 92% for the Mazda CX-80 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 the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe, against 6 on the Mazda CX-80.

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 9 in the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe.

The Mazda CX-80 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 head-up display, 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-80 gets cloth upholstery while the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the Mazda CX-80 and 2-zone in the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe.

The Mazda CX-80 uses a Diesel producing 187kW and 550Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9 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 187kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe is 2.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Boot space is 258L in the Mazda CX-80 and 570L in the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe, giving the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe a 312L advantage. The Mazda CX-80 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,482/year for the Mazda CX-80 and $2,195/year for the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe. That is a $713 annual difference in favour of the Mazda CX-80.

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