2025 Mazda CX-70 PHEV vs. 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e Review

Picture of the 2025 Mazda CX-70 PHEV

2025 Mazda
CX-70 PHEV

MSRP*: $54,400 to $57,450
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Picture of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e

2025 Mercedes-Benz
GLC 350e

MSRP*: $59,900
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MPG - City Info not available Info not available
MPG - Hwy Info not available Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available 56.3 ft3
Engine
  • 323-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
  • 313-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 323 hp 313 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 lbs 4,409 lbs
Exterior Length 200.8 in 185.7 in
Exterior Width 77.6 in 75.6 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.4 in
Info not available
Head Room Front 39.6 in
Rear 38.4 in
Front 41.3 in
Rear 39.6 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mazda CX-70 PHEV than in the Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e. The Mazda CX-70 PHEV will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e.

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). When looking only at MSRP, the Mazda CX-70 PHEV will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e.

Dimensions
Since the Mazda CX-70 PHEV is much wider than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Mazda CX-70 PHEV, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e.

Handling
The Mazda CX-70 PHEV has the same turning radius as the Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e is clearly the choice over the Mazda CX-70 PHEV for pulling heavy loads. The Mazda CX-70 PHEV has a little more horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Mazda CX-70 PHEV does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Mazda CX-70 PHEV and the Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e.