Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe vs Mazda CX-80

The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe starts from $111,400 before on-road costs, while the Mazda CX-80 opens at $56,100. 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 $122,540 and $61,710 respectively.

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

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

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 9 in the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe and 6 in the Mazda CX-80.

The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe features a 11.9-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-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 GLC Coupe stands out with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, power tailgate, Burmester audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Mazda CX-80. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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

The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe uses a Petrol producing 190kW and 400Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7 seconds.

The Mazda CX-80 responds with a Diesel making 187kW and 550Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9 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 570L in the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe and 258L in the Mazda CX-80, giving the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe a 312L advantage. The Mazda CX-80 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Mazda CX-80 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 $2,195/year for the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe and $1,482/year for the Mazda CX-80. That is a $713 annual difference in favour of the Mazda CX-80.

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