2021 Mercedes Benz GLA 35 AMG vs 2021 Mazda CX-30 Turbo, premium vs luxury. Is the Benz better?

[@stefanbernhard2710]

Cx30 punches above its class. Excellent design 👌

[@zlatkozivkovic8694]

wouldn't it more natural comparison be Mercedes GLA 250 and Mazda CX30 turbo?

[@khronin]

Even a GLA with what 200 HP is still in the low 40s new.You add taxes etc and an AMG can easily be 20k above a Mazda--and btw for some reason this little mercedes still needs the famous 300 dollar plus oil change etc.

[@christianbryant5617]

@@khroninI’ve never heard of the $300 oil change but I know Mazda charges around $175-180

[@lmcg0710]

@@christianbryant5617that’s crazy cause my oil change was just like 68 bucks with tax

[@David-wd5tf]

😅I actually needed this video because I'm cross shopping these 2 and cadillac xt4

[@dogwink]

Why is the CX30 turbo compared with the AMG version? It should be compared with the GLA 250 4Matic. Oh, because it wouldn't be a contest then?

[@nikman73]

To people here who are happy that the Merc won this comparison: no shit Sherlock! 15 Grand buys you a better car. If I had 50K $ to put on a car, and having a nicer car was important to me, I wouldn't be considering a cheaper car. So that's it. The Mazda is very nice for it's price point, and the Mercedes is nicer, of course. Oranges and apples.

[@derekotero7935]

No shit Sherlock!!! 😱

[@sinbf2812]

CX-30 Turbo vs GLA 250 is a more fair match up imo. CX-30 AWD Turbo 0-60 spanks the GLA 250 AWD all day long. Also 34k CX-30 vs 44k USD for the GLA, 55k for the GLA 35.. Show me the GLA 35 AMG for 34K, new and I'll buy that instead..

[@vincento1067]

I was surprised to see this comparison. I purchased a 2022 Mazda CX30 Turbo Premium. For this class this vehicle is quite the value. Not really a fair comparison when the price difference is over $12,000 dollars.

[@tonystormcloud8937]

CX-30 has paddle shifters but you didn't mention that. It also has a heads-up display.

[@mikemike5190]

The smart person will buy the Mazda while the dummy who thinks they are impressing people will buy the mercedes and then spend half their time in the repair shop.

[@adam145]

Mercedes is good if you're taking the top trim. Lower levels are pretty funny because here in Europe you're getting a MB with a 1.4 turbo engine, analogue meters, tiny infotainment screen stuck on the dash and some weird soft plastic everywhere.

[@SamCarLegion]

😬😬😬

[@mhmoochy]

Correction: mazda has upgraded the autonomous driving to support high speed lane centering from Feb 2021 Just ask the dealer for a simple software update

[@jbm0866]

I am happy you did this, after all Mazda wants to move upscale and Mercedes is one of the benchmarks for that. Having said that, I'm not sure the Merc is really worth $12-15k more if I'm the one paying the bills. What I mean is...Mazda and Mercedes have never been cross shopped, and may never be. People who buy current Mazda's are willing to pay a small premium to get a more luxurious experience versus Honda, Toyota, Nissan etc, but arent really in the market for a Lexus/Acura/Infinity, much less Mercedes. On the flip side, even if the CX-30 eventually gets much closer to what Mercedes offers, buyers wont give up the tri-star badge and the image it projects. But even with all that said, if the price of these two were near equal..not many people would pass on the Mercedes in favor of Mazda, even diehard japanese car fans. That isnt the reality however. The Mercedes will have a higher price of entry, higher cost of ownership even during the warranty period, and once that ends the maintenance costs will be outrageous.

[@FedeJ2023]

Excellent what you said but just drive a Mercedes and you will know way is better...of course that cost more.

[@jbm0866]

@@FedeJ2023 I have driven Mercedes, more than one. I still stand by what I said. Mercedes does great interiors and drivetrains..if the prices were even close I would take the Merc, no question. However the price isnt close, and long term reliability doesnt favor the Mercedes...especially if you load it up with options.

[@FedeJ2023]

@@jbm0866 You are right! 🙏

[@khronin]

People do cross shop these.I actually bought the Mazda over the AMG simply because any extra power is overkill.And BTW I just sold my 2020 AWD Stinger and got thousands more then I paid for it.I was able to pocket over 5k and bought a CX-30 Fully loaded premium plus.I like the AMG 45 GLA but am also frugal and surprisingly the Maza is very good and it has a big 4 cyliner and has torque way down low which is what I like.The mercedes like a Type R civic has to be wound out to start accelerating fast--the Mazda just loafs strongly off the line.The local track closed near me--the Stingers price skyrocketed in the last 3 months--new 2022s are 55k plus and I think the average buying time for one to be bought is like 7 days.I sold my Stinger--had offers within 12 hour of putting the ad up.There was one AMG 45 near me and it was over 60k and had awful looking wheels and amazingly had a lower end sound system--yeah it would rip a sub 5 second 60 and had good traits--but the Mazda is so good that the extra money is just not worth it.I own my CX-30 and now have over 40k in the bank already for my next cars.In the last 5 years I have been close to buying an AMG 45 GLA and even though I had the money--I bought other vehicles simply cause it was not worth it--same thing here--the CX-30 is excellent and I have owned and driven many cars-american muscle--JDM cars--and a 3.3 TT Stinger and this Mazda ranks up there for an overall car.

[@quixomega]

I think it depends how late ng you plan on keeping it, I'd be terrified to own the Benz out of warranty.

[@ahmadfreshb0y]

I was trying to have a neutral opinion giving that I currently have a Mazda, but I love Mercedes Benz, I’m not a fan of the gla because of how it looks but if you got the money and can afford the maintenance get the GLA if your a person that likes nice quality cars with a touch of luxury, go for the Mazda the maintenance cost isn’t too bad either ‼️💯

[@ASmattman]

Uh...the AMG costs 40% more than the CX30 Turbo. Talk about apples and oranges, that's like comparing the AMG to the non-AMG. What's the point of this video? Put the CX30 Turbo up against the GLA 250 4matic and see what happens 👌

[@johnrobinson9974]

Apples to oranges comparison. MB, of course, has 15K more worth of techno gadgetry so why this comparison? You should be comparing price-points on par with each other - and how are there so few dislikes? Lots of people like inequal comparisons? Show the $34K comparison trim level for MB and then, and only then, will a video be worthwhile viewing.

[@ewarda100]

the main difference is mazda maintenance cost is a lot less than mercedes and in the long run it will be a lot more reliable than the mercedes. for me i'll take the mazda for its simplistic design and reliability and cheaper too. so its a save all around.

[@1slowliving]

Nice comparison, I know a few people who cross shopped a gla amg, a q3. I came from a Golf R myself. Mazda gets the job done and is $10k less and has lower running costs in the end. It doesn’t give the same verve as German performance, but it’s 70% there.

[@AngelJLBap]

Just bought a cx30 for a daily school runs, grocery, and what not… bought it used 2021 with 13,000 on it for $21,000 and I LOVE IT! Got it in pearl white🤍 the fact that these two are being compared is funny my aunt who has a Porsche SUV thought i pulled up in a Mercedes i said nope its a Mazda😂

[@silvertone333]

Nice video. Of course if the average person gets a tank of gas 4x per month, you end up spending $500-600 more per year on fuel for the Mercedes. Additionally, service is more expensive on Mercedes and so is the insurance. So outside of just the base cost, you can expect to pay ~$100-150/mo (depending on the state) extra for the Mercedes.

[@elo7393]

Bro you didn’t even drive the Mazda turbo right.

[@lyntongardiner598]

Do we really need all the doodahs and glitter of that pricey Benz? For my real world driving Mazda ticks nearly all the right boxes with the CX30…quality, safety, styling, performance, comfort, reliability, utility, service and especially value. Is this little Mazda perfect, certainly not, but I’m delighted with my ‘21 CX30T and will probably get another one when the lease comes up.

[@kelkel5598]

same I don't like the gear shift on the steering column. I have a Mercedes 2010 why did they change it the gear shift is where it should be!

[@timw2083]

I'd take the CX30. The badges don't mean much anymore to me

[@chuckhpnwx]

If Mazda would ditch those ugly black wheels and cut the plastic trim down by 50%, the CX-30 would look 100% better. I'd still prefer it over the GLA, I think, even if the prices were closer.

[@markjohnson1483]

Great review, but totally apples and oranges comparisons... Putting a 33000 .00 crossover to a 45000.00+ suv?? Definitely get more bang for your buck with the cx30 in my opinion..

[@SeitaridisGeorge]

The camera on hood is remarkable!

[@BB-mt2xb]

Mazdaa 😎

[@fodolocraigo8426]

Great review thanks

[@zlatkozivkovic8694]

You are comparing apples to oranges. How much the Mercedes Benz GLA cost comparing to Mazda CX 30 turbo?

[@jessegraham1004]

Makes no sense to compare these two vehicles. Not in the same class. The base GLA would have made more sense.

[@joedandrea3707]

Picking up my amg gla 35 March 24/ 2021 performance Mercedes St.Cathariens. fully loaded 21 inch wheels, black exterior ,leather interior red black, heated cooled seats, amg performance , Night Package premium ect ect . No heats up display no garage opener not needed with app.

[@SamCarLegion]

Fantastic

[@zlatkozivkovic8694]

And the price...?

[@Steven-en6uu]

"The Mazda CX-30 turbo has a turbo that's why it's called turbo."

[@induction7895]

I wonder why Porsche Taycan Turbo is called Turbo.

[@concernedpatriot9314]

Mazda can now make its own gas ⛽️ using banana peals 🍌, coffee grinds☕️ and distilled water 💦 !

[@joedandrea3707]

Hi Sam got the car waw it's fun and all kinds of power for a small suv even in comfort mode. I was coming over the skyway in Burlington passing a f150 I stepped on it she howelled down QEW I could see they were shocked to see this small suv move. Lol My wife drives a Honda CRV that's her demo as she works at HALTON Honda great cars but no where near power lol. Thx again for all the great videos. I wish with the technology they have they can have heated steering wheel for canada,in flat steering wheel. 😀😀👍👍

[@SamCarLegion]

Congratulations 🥳

[@joedandrea3707]

@@SamCarLegion thx looking forward to more videos

[@SamCarLegion]

Thank you!

[@glenbreaks5448]

I prefer the beautiful uncluttered Mazda interior. The Mercedes looks a bit busy and gaudy

[@zlatkozivkovic8694]

Mine has it.

[@jackyuehengxu3665]

Good comparison!

[@deathtollwrx]

Always excited to see more of your videos!!!

[@gurgenmakaryan4428]

Amg 35- sport mode entir time, why not?🤣🤣 totaly agree, buying this kind of car, you're not gonna think about small difference in gas consumption!

[@joedandrea3707]

On the highway you recommend sports plus in the city comfort or use individual with mode with sport steering comfort suspension in city thx

[@SamCarLegion]

Yes

[@joedandrea3707]

@@SamCarLegion thanks for you time

[@fodolocraigo8426]

Wouldn't the gla 45 be a closer comparison?

[@khronin]

They are 60k plus now

[@sasothestrategizer]

This was a great idea

[@nelsonenzo6315]

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[@andrewalvaro1000]

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[@Ellerich3]

This is a comparison shouldn’t be a comparison….are we really comparing a AMG model to Loaded mainstream model?

[@rakhsiprayogo82]

Subcompact Crossover Time

[@Thehunter85]

Whats the intro song please?

[@SamCarLegion]

It’s paid song from an online library

[@Thehunter85]

I meant name, anyway thanks

[@SamCarLegion]

U can’t search online

[@eucmike]

Mercedes will be broke down in no time!!

[@kristians2704]

no

[@kellyyyanneee]

@@kristians2704 yes.

[@cusebike5391]

Mercedes usually waits till the warranty runs out. That's when the dealer can't wait to see you again.

[@ClaudioAguileraMunoz]

@@kristians2704 in fact, once the warranty runs out the Merc starts breaking. It happens with BMW too, I don’t know Audi since I’ve never had one

[@john-un6cy]

Audi and VW are pretty much the same and I’ve owned both- they are crap once the warranty runs out even before that, but something like a Mazda or Toyota just keeps going😊

[@iqsuperkid7523]

Mercedes is my dream car brand

[@eucmike]

Very sad!! Mercedes are $$$ Pits!

[@kristians2704]

@@eucmike Mercedes (and BMW) are the best luxury brands out there. Way better than outdated and boring Lexus

[@eucmike]

@@kristians2704 Yet they will be broke down in no time!

[@kristians2704]

@@eucmike they are reliable for the first 5,6 years and for most people that get them new that's enough.

[@eucmike]

@@kristians2704 Still not reliable! German cars are crap unless you spend over 100k... Facts are facts and also the reason the Germans car are so behind on the reliably ratings from many sources!

[@BN99239]

Definitely the Mercedes if you have the money. It's a no brainer really. The GLA 35 with some options is going to cost way more than a CX-30. Mercedes really does charge a lot for options.

[@cusebike5391]

There's a reason Mercedes depreciate at such a rapid rate. It lacks long term durability. As long as you're prepared to take the financial hit when it comes time to buy something else, go for it. Mazda's cost less and hold their value. There's a reason for that to.

[@BN99239]

@@cusebike5391 Of course, if this is about money then the Mazda is the wiser choice.

[@khronin]

That 15k is also in "luxuries"--exotic leather and electronic gizmos that can break--you literally lose 15k when you drive off the lot in this mercedes.I chose a CX 30 because I plan on going to the mountains also when covid lifts and the CX30 is a nice balance of sporty spirited driving and some offroad ability.

[@BN99239]

@@khronin If you're trying to save money then it's understandable, but if you have the money then you have the money. If everyone tries to get the best value out of their cars then everyone would buy a Mazda or Hyundai.

[@khronin]

@@BN99239 I was a member of a stinger cllub--still am.Every person in it was between 30 and 50 and almost everyone over 40 were ex porsche--BMW--Audi owners--in our club of about 30 cars--23 people "OWNED" their Stingers.There is a % of the population that have money that does not waste money on cars when there is a better value.It makes no sense at all to pay an extra 25 to 50k more for a car to hit 60 a hair quicker and have exotic leather and some electronic gizmos that break.BTW--I drive many athletes around--including some that are superstars--many have 80k Hellcats instead of 250k Lambos and Mcclarens--fiscal responsiblity is in.And people are buying mazda and Hyundai because they have closed the quality and performance gap from years past--10 years ago--no question an M3 was best in class--now--a RWD M3 that are 80k--was unable to beat my 36k AWD Stinger at the drag.

[@kellyyyanneee]

You can keep the over engineered piece of shit. I’ll take the car that will still be running in 10 years which is the Mazda and all the components will still be functional as well. It’s a no brained Mazda is #1 for a reason. Your options here are really the car maker who is #1 in reliability or car maker who manufactures expensive junk cars.

[@fleds8517]

Why bother...? It is a stupid comparison really. Use your brains lads.

[@imnengchannel]

Not the same class

[@Hercegovac.1]

Mercedes 💪

[@Bus_171]

AMG look more nice

[@iqsuperkid7523]

Mercedes Winner🏆