Mercedes-Benz GLB vs Volkswagen Tiguan Comparison

    Mercedes-Benz GLB

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    Volkswagen Tiguan

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    2025 Mercedes-Benz
    GLB
    vs
    2025 Volkswagen
    Tiguan
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Rating
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.5 and 8.8.
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    7.8
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    Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLB 200
    Based on the Volkswagen Tiguan ALLSPACE 132TSI LIFE
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    City drivingCity driving
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    Fuel Efficiency
    52L - 60L
    390 to 546 km
    55L - 60L
    418 to 534 km
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    -
    $43,990 - $73,790
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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
    Scott Collie
    Contributor
    Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Spacious, practical interior
    • Polished, punchy turbo'd engine
    • Price cuts improve value
    Misses
    • Functional interior lacks flair
    • Third row remains occasional use only
    • Starting to look old alongside rivals

    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 2024 Volkswagen Life, Elegance and R-Line are offered with the following colour choices:

    • Pure White
    • Dolphin Grey Metallic
    • Night Shade Blue Metallic
    • Reflex Silver Metallic
    • Deep Black Pearl

    Metallic and pearl paint options cost $900. Pure White is a no-cost option. 

    The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan R comes with the following colour choices:

    • Pure White
    • Dolphin Grey Metallic
    • Lapiz Blue Premium Metallic
    • Reflex Silver Metallic
    • Deep Black Pearl

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTIONTURBO
    Size (cc)
    1332 - 19911395 - 1984
    Size (L)
    2.0L, 1.3L2.0L, 1.4L
    Cylinders
    44
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616
    Power
    120kW - 225kW110kW - 235kW
    Power RPM
    5500 - 61003900 - 6500
    Torque
    270Nm - 400Nm250Nm - 420Nm
    Torque RPM
    2000 - 25001500 - 2000
    Bore Stroke
    -80 - 92.8
    Compression Ratio
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