2025 Mazda CX-90 PHEV vs. 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43 Review

Picture of the 2025 Mazda CX-90 PHEV

2025 Mazda
CX-90 PHEV

MSRP*: $49,945 to $57,950
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Picture of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43

2025 Mercedes-Benz
AMG GLC 43

MSRP*: $67,100 to $72,900
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MPG - City Info not available 18 - 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 24 - 25 MPG
Seating Capacity 6 - 7 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 74.2 ft3 59.3 ft3
Engine
  • 323-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
  • 416-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 323 hp 416 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 lbs 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 201.6 in 187.0 - 188.7 in
Exterior Width 77.6 in 75.6 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.4 in
Front 40.8 in
Rear 37.2 in
Head Room Front 39.2 - 39.6 in
Rear 38.4 - 38.6 in
Front 38.9 - 41.1 in
Rear 38.3 - 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-90 PHEV than in the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Mazda CX-90 PHEV and the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43.

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-90 PHEV is a better financial choice over the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Mazda CX-90 PHEV is much wider than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Mazda CX-90 PHEV, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Mazda CX-90 PHEV will do just as well as the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43, since they have about the same towing capacity. When it comes to horsepower, the Mazda CX-90 PHEV has a lot less horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Mazda CX-90 PHEV and the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43 are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

Utility
The Mazda CX-90 PHEV offers greater seating capacity than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around.