The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLB 250 8G-DCT (20 - ..) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16)
€ 43,800
€ 52,100
€ 43,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLB 250 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW X3 xDrive30d.
Mercedes GLB 250
BMW X3 xDrive30d
65.3
72.2
79.5
65.4
74.1
82.6
72.2 in
Width
74.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
65.3 in
Height
65.4 in
111.4
182.4
110.6
183.3
182.4 in
Length
183.3 in
111.4 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLB 250
BMW X3 xDrive30d
3549 lb
Curb Weight
4178 lb
4729 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5313 lb
Weight Difference:
628 lb
15.03 %
General
Mercedes GLB 250
BMW X3 xDrive30d
X247
Generation
F25
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
8-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 N57
M 260.920
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLB 250
221 hp
254 hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLB 250
258 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Performance
Mercedes GLB 250
BMW X3 xDrive30d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLB 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive30d
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16.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.45 lb/hp
Mercedes GLB 250
16.06 lb/hp
16.45 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLB 250
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes GLB 250
35 mpg
40 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30d
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
475 mi
Range
706 mi
Mercedes GLB 250
475 mi
706 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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes GLB 250
128.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLB 250
BMW X3 xDrive30d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
51 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
