The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLB 180 7G-DCT (20 - ..) vs. BMW X3 3.0sd DPF Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 37,300

€ 52,000

€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes GLB 180 is 2.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW X3 3.0sd DPF.
Mercedes GLB 180
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
65.3
72.2
79.5
65.9
73
78.2
72.2 in
Width
73 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
65.3 in
Height
65.9 in
111.4
182.4
110
179.9
182.4 in
Length
179.9 in
111.4 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLB 180
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
3428 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5258 lb

Weight Difference:
871 lb
20.26 %

General
Mercedes GLB 180
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
X247
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLB 180
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Series
BMW M57
M 282.914
Engine Code
M57-D30


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes GLB 180
134 hp
282 hp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLB 180
148 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Performance
Mercedes GLB 180
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
124 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLB 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
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25.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.24 lb/hp
Mercedes GLB 180
25.58 lb/hp
15.24 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLB 180
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes GLB 180
39 mpg
27 mpg
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
31 mpg
city
21 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
539 mi
Range
478 mi
Mercedes GLB 180
539 mi
478 mi
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Environmental Impact
113.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
179 kWh
Mercedes GLB 180
113.6 kWh
179 kWh
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLB 180
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










51 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft