2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid vs. 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 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 G-Class

2025 Mercedes-Benz
G-Class

MSRP*: $148,250 to $161,500
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MPG - City 39 MPG 17 MPG
MPG - Hwy 37 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 89.2 ft3 68.6 - 70.3 ft3
Engine
  • 219-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 443-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 579-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 219 hp 443 - 579 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 7,000 lbs
Exterior Length 186.1 in 182.0 - 190.0 in
Exterior Width 75.6 in 76.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 37.8 in
Front 38.7 in
Rear 39.5 in
Head Room Front 38.6 - 39.1 in
Rear 36.7 - 37.8 in
Front 41.9 in
Rear 40.5 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mercedes-Benz G-Class than in the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid and the Mercedes-Benz G-Class.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid as you will with the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

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 G-Class, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
The Mazda CX-50 Hybrid is about the same width as the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. The Mazda CX-50 Hybrid is slightly shorter than the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, which may make it easier to park.

Handling
The Mazda CX-50 Hybrid has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class 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 G-Class.

Powertrain
The Mazda CX-50 Hybrid has much lower torque than the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, 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 G-Class. With the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Mercedes-Benz G-Class.