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Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class vs Mazda CX-8

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Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class
Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

$103,370 - $191,800

2024 price

Mazda CX-8
Mazda CX-8

$38,990 - $78,755

2023 price

Summary

2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class
2023 Mazda CX-8
Safety Rating

Engine Type

Diesel Twin Turbo 4, 2.2L
Fuel Type
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Diesel
Fuel Efficiency
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6.0L/100km (combined)
Seating
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7
Dislikes
  • Sloping roofline reduces access to second row
  • Smaller boot than regular SUV version
  • Limited visibility through small rear window

  • Misses out on a 360-degree view camera system
  • Expensive compared to similarly specified rivals
  • Low number of airbags for family SUV
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Summary

Just seeing a coupe SUV in the traffic makes some people very cranky, but others love the sight of them and it’s these fans that Mercedes-Benz is hoping to woo with its new GLC300 Coupe.

This new-generation GLC Coupe arrives six months after the regular SUV version of the GLC landed in Australia and goes head-to-head with the BMW X4 and Audi’s Q5 Sportback.

The coupe style with the ‘cut-down’ roofline which slopes towards a low tailgate means practicality is compromised and if you’re thinking of putting one in your family’s driveway then it might be an idea to read how this writer’s family coped with the GLC300 Coupe for a few days.

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2023 Mazda CX-8 Summary

Mazda has a tendency to have a lot of similar looking horses in the stable; blink and you'll miss the (very) subtle differences between the CX-8 and the CX-9 but if you're not super keen on the bulk of the CX-9 and you've outgrown the space of the CX-5... this one's for you.

Especially, if you've been considering its competition - the Hyundai Santa Fe Elite CRDi AWD and Toyota Kluger GXL AWD. Both of which have become known for their features and space.

So, how does it compare? The CX-8 GT SP diesel all-wheel drive seats seven, has a decent boot space (albeit, when the third row isn't in use) and handles like a dream.

Perfect combination? Maybe. I've been driving it for the last week with my family to find out for you.

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