2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid vs. 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43 Review

Picture of the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid

2025 Mazda
CX-50 Hybrid

MSRP*: $33,970 to $40,050
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Picture of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43

2025 Mercedes-Benz
AMG GLC 43

MSRP*: $67,100 to $72,900
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MPG - City 39 MPG 18 - 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 37 MPG 24 - 25 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 89.2 ft3 59.3 ft3
Engine
  • 219-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 416-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 219 hp 416 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 186.1 in 187.0 - 188.7 in
Exterior Width 75.6 in 75.6 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 37.8 in
Front 40.8 in
Rear 37.2 in
Head Room Front 38.6 - 39.1 in
Rear 36.7 - 37.8 in
Front 38.9 - 41.1 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.6 in

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Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43 offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.

Convenience
Due to the larger tank size and better fuel economy of the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid is a better financial choice over the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
The Mazda CX-50 Hybrid is about the same width as the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43. When looking at overall length, the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43 is clearly the choice over the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid has a lot less horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43.

Powertrain
The Mazda CX-50 Hybrid has much lower torque than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid and the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43.