7.8
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB review
The Mercedes-Benz GLB is a unique option in Australia's crowded SUV market. It's not perfect, though.
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Scott Collie
Mercedes-Benz GLB vs BMW X3 Comparison
Mercedes-Benz GLB
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2025 Mercedes-Benz
GLB
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2025 BMW
X3
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.5 and 8.8.
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Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLB 200
Based on the BMW X3 20 xDRIVE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
City drivingFuel Efficiency
52L - 60L
390 to 546 km
50L - 68L
80 to 728 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$83,100 - $178,000
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Genuinely flexible interior
- Boxy looks stand out
- Significantly cheaper than GLB 250
Misses
- Seriously expensive to service
- Base engine isn't particularly 'Mercedes'
- Updated technology remains quite fiddly
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Quiet and efficient mild-hybrid powertrain
- Flashy interior tech
- Fun and easy to drive
Misses
- Option packs add up quickly
- Fiddly air vent setup
- Lots of glossy piano black finishes
Colours Available
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLB range is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Digital White metallic
- Iridium Silver metallic
- Mountain Grey metallic
- Cosmos Black metallic
- Spectral Blue metallic
- Manufaktur Patagonia Red metallic (+$692)
The 2023 BMW X3 is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant.
- Alpine White
- M Carbon Black
- Black Sapphire
- Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect
- Mineral White (not available on M40i)
- Phytonic Blue
- M Brooklyn Grey
- M Sao Paulo Yellow (M Competition only)
- M Marina Bay Blue (M Competition only)
- M Toronto Red (M Competition only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1332 - 1991 | 1995 - 2998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.3L | 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 6, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 120kW - 225kW | 135kW - 375kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6100 | 4000 - 6250 | |
| Torque | ||
| 270Nm - 400Nm | 300Nm - 650Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 2500 | 1500 - 2600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 90 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
