Mazda CX-5 vs Mercedes-Benz GLB Comparison

    Mazda CX-5

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    2025 Mazda
    CX-5
    vs
    2025 Mercedes-Benz
    GLB
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Rating
    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
    Read the 2025 Mazda CX-5 G35 Akera review
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    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
    Read the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB review
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    Based on the Mazda CX-5 G35 AKERA TURBO (AWD)
    Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLB 200
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    City drivingCity driving
    Fuel Efficiency
    56L - 58L
    386 to 476 km
    52L - 60L
    390 to 546 km
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $36,740 - $55,150
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    CarExpert's Take

    Max Davies
    Marketplace Journalist
    Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Gutsy turbo engine
    • Plush interior
    • Cheaper than key rivals
    Misses
    • Very thirsty
    • Steep servicing costs
    • Gearbox a bit lacklustre
    Scott Collie
    Contributor
    Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Genuinely flexible interior
    • Boxy looks stand out
    • Significantly cheaper than GLB 250
    Misses
    • Seriously expensive to service
    • Base engine isn't particularly 'Mercedes'
    • Updated technology remains quite fiddly

    Colours Available

    The 2024 Mazda CX-5 is available in the following exterior paint colours:

    • Soul Red Crystal metallic
    • Eternal Blue mica
    • Deep Crystal Blue mica
    • Jet Black mica
    • Rhodium White metallic
    • Sonic Silver metallic
    • Zircon Sand metallic
    • Machine Grey metallic
    • Polymetal Grey metallic
    • Platinum Quartz metallic

    Metallic finishes cost an extra $795.

    The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLB range is available in the following exterior paint colours:

    • Digital White metallic
    • Iridium Silver metallic
    • Mountain Grey metallic
    • Cosmos Black metallic
    • Spectral Blue metallic
    • Manufaktur Patagonia Red metallic (+$692)

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, PETROL DIRECT INJECTIONTURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION
    Size (cc)
    1998 - 24881332 - 1991
    Size (L)
    2.5L, 2.0L2.0L, 1.3L
    Cylinders
    44
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616
    Power
    115kW - 170kW120kW - 225kW
    Power RPM
    5000 - 60005500 - 6100
    Torque
    200Nm - 420Nm270Nm - 400Nm
    Torque RPM
    2000 - 40002000 - 2500
    Bore Stroke
    91.2 - 100-
    Compression Ratio
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