Mercedes-Benz GLA vs Mazda CX-80

The Mercedes-Benz GLA starts from $58,900 before on-road costs, while the Mazda CX-80 opens at $64,490. 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 $64,790 and $70,939 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mercedes-Benz GLA by roughly $3,135 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 Mercedes-Benz GLA features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Mazda CX-80 gets a 10.3-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

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

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

The Mercedes-Benz GLA uses a Petrol producing 120kW and 270Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.1 seconds.

The Mazda CX-80 responds with a Petrol making 209kW and 450Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9 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 Mercedes-Benz GLA measures 4,411mm long on a 2,729mm wheelbase, 579mm shorter than the Mazda CX-80 at 4,990mm (3,120mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda CX-80 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 435L in the Mercedes-Benz GLA and 258L in the Mazda CX-80, 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 $1,767/year for the Mercedes-Benz GLA and $2,394/year for the Mazda CX-80. That is a $627 annual difference in favour of the Mercedes-Benz GLA.

Estimated annual total: $1,767 (Mercedes-Benz GLA) vs $2,394 (Mazda CX-80). 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 (Mercedes-Benz GLA) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mazda CX-80). Both match on warranty length.