The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLB 250 8G-DCT (20 - ..) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 43,800
€ 47,900
€ 43,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,900
ⓘ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 250 is 2.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW X3 xDrive30d.
Mercedes GLB 250
BMW X3 xDrive30d
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 250
BMW X3 xDrive30d
3549 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
4729 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5192 lb
Weight Difference:
606 lb
14.58 %
General
Mercedes GLB 250
BMW X3 xDrive30d
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)
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLB 250
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Series
BMW M57
M 260.920
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLB 250
221 hp
215 hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLB 250
258 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Performance
Mercedes GLB 250
BMW X3 xDrive30d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLB 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive30d
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16.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.33 lb/hp
Mercedes GLB 250
16.06 lb/hp
19.33 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLB 250
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes GLB 250
35 mpg
31 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30d
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
475 mi
Range
541 mi
Mercedes GLB 250
475 mi
541 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
158.4 kWh
Mercedes GLB 250
128.7 kWh
158.4 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLB 250
BMW X3 xDrive30d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
51 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft
