Mercedes-Benz GLE vs Mazda CX-3 Comparison

Mercedes-Benz GLE

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Mazda CX-3

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2026 Mercedes-Benz

GLE

2025 Mazda

CX-3

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Driving the family

Towing

Luxury

Fuel Efficiency

85L

561 to 1105 km

48L

302 km

Warranty

5 year
warranty

MSRP

$136,600 - $273,300

$26,950 - $38,890

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CarExpert's Take

James Wong

Marketplace Editor

James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:

Hits

Six-cylinder diesel is a beauty
Comfort-focused drive is plush
Updated tech works well

Misses

$30,000 dearer than equivalent X5
Still needs (expensive) options ticked
Cabin execution feels underdone

Max Davies

Marketplace Journalist

Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:

Hits

Super easy to drive
Sturdy build quality
Adaptive cruise now standard

Misses

Tech is showing its age
High-speed handling isn't ideal
Thirstier than expected

Reviews

Very Good

2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE review

The updated GLE SUV pushes further upmarket with its pricing, but the recipe remains the same – does it justify $30,000 over an X5?

James Wong

Good

2025 Mazda CX-3 review

The Mazda CX-3 continues to be a top-seller in Australia, and it's easy to see why even if it's starting to show its age.

Max Davies

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Specs

Type
TURBO, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL		PETROL DIRECT INJECTION
Size (cc)
1993 - 3982		1998
Size (L)
4.0L, 3.0L, 2.0L		2.0L
Cylinders
8, 6, 4		4
Camshaft
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM		DUAL OVERHEAD CAM
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
16 - 32		16
Power
198kW - 450kW		110kW
Power RPM
4000 - 5800		6000
Torque
520Nm - 850Nm		195Nm
Torque RPM
1350 - 2500		2800
Bore Stroke
-		91.2
Compression Ratio
-		-

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