Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC vs Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus

Comparison winners

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0-100 winner Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus 6.0 s Runner-up: 6.2 s
Power winner Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus 323 hp Runner-up: 258 hp
Cargo winner Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus 854 L Runner-up: 600 L
Price winner Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus $42,750 Runner-up: $48,950

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC against the 2025 Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus. Both belong to the SUV class, so their dimensions, performance and utility figures address a broadly similar type of car. One uses a petrol powertrain and the other a plug-in hybrid system, so range and consumption figures need to be read in that context.

Performance, power and 0-100 km/h

2025 Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 6.0 seconds, compared with 6.2 seconds for 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC. 2025 Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus has the higher listed output at 323 hp; 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC is rated at 258 hp, a difference of 65 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus at 500 Nm and 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC at 400 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.

Range, battery, charging and efficiency

Range and energy-use figures are either not shared by both cars or not directly comparable across these powertrain types.

Dimensions, cargo space and towing

2025 Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 854 litres versus 600 litres, a difference of 254 litres. 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC carries the higher towing rating at 2,400 kg, while 2025 Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus is listed at 1,588 kg. 2025 Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus is 230 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.

Price and overall assessment

2025 Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus has the lower listed starting price at $42,750, compared with $48,950 for 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC. 2025 Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.

Prepared by CarsbySpec from the structured specifications displayed on this page. Missing values are not estimated, and component figures are not treated as directly comparable system figures. Read the methodology.

Specification Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC2025 Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus2025
Performance
0-100 km/h6.2 s6.0 s
Top Speed240 km/h200 km/h
Power258 hp323 hp
Torque400 Nm500 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Range—42 km
Battery—17.8 kWh
Fuel Tank62 L58 L
Efficiency8.4 L/100km2.5 L/100km
CO2 Emissions191 g/km57 g/km
Size & Capacity
Length4,716 mm4,946 mm
Ground Clearance190 mm195 mm
Cargo600 L854 L
Curb Weight1,895 kg2,090 kg
Towing2,400 kg1,588 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle11.8 m12.0 m
Starting MSRP$48,950$42,750

Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC vs Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus questions answered

Which is faster, the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC or the 2025 Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus?

2025 Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 6.0 seconds, versus 6.2 seconds for 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC or the 2025 Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus?

2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC has the higher listed top speed at 240 km/h (149 mph), compared with 200 km/h (124 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC or the 2025 Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus?

2025 Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus has more power at 323 hp, a 65 hp advantage over 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC or the 2025 Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus?

2025 Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus has more listed cargo space at 854 litres (30.2 cu ft), versus 600 litres (21.2 cu ft).

Which can tow more, the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC or the 2025 Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus?

2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC has the higher listed towing capacity at 2,400 kg (5,291 lb), compared with 1,588 kg (3,501 lb).

Which is heavier, the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC or the 2025 Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus?

2025 Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus is heavier at 2,090 kg (4,608 lb), while 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC is listed at 1,895 kg (4,178 lb).

Which is cheaper, the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC or the 2025 Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus?

2025 Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus has the lower recorded starting MSRP at $42,750 USD, compared with $48,950 USD for 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC. Regional pricing and equipment can differ.

Which is better, the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC or the 2025 Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus?

2025 Mazda CX-70 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV Premium Plus leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. This comparison is based on recorded specifications rather than a road test, so the right choice depends on the buyer's priorities.