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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Mercedes GLB – Performance, range & efficiency compared
Both models have their strengths – but which one suits you more?
Compare performance, efficiency, price and space directly: BMW 3 Series Touring or Mercedes GLB?
3 Series Touring
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Costs and Efficiency:
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Mercedes GLB has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 40500 £, while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41100 £. That’s a price difference of around 548 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 3 Series Touring manages with 2.50 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Mercedes GLB with 5.60 L. The difference is about 3.10 L per 100 km.
GLB
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Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Touring has a significantly edge – offering 550 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 230 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Mercedes GLB takes 5.50 s. That’s about 2 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs to a small extent better – reaching 300 km/h, while the Mercedes GLB tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 3 Series Touring pulls clearly stronger with 700 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm difference.
3 Series Touring
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Space and Everyday Use:
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Mercedes GLB is slight lighter – 1640 kg compared to 1650 kg. The difference is around 10 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Mercedes GLB offers to a small extent more room – 570 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLB performs a bit better – up to 1805 L, which is about 295 L more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.
When it comes to payload, BMW 3 Series Touring slight takes the win – 520 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.
Who wins the race?
The BMW 3 Series Touring proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
BMW 3 Series Touring is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
from about £41,100
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BMW 3 Series Touring
BMW 3 Series Touring
The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.
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Mercedes GLB
The Mercedes GLB is a practical compact SUV that mixes boxy, family-friendly space with premium German polish, making it an appealing choice for buyers who want usefulness without pretension. It drives with a confident, composed feel and somehow manages to look both rugged and refined — the grown-up SUV that still likes to have fun.
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BMW 3 Series Touring
Mercedes GLB
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
41100 - 131100 £
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Price
40500 - 65300 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.5 L
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Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 9 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
57 - 238 g/km
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co2
146 - 204 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
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Fuel tank capacity
52 - 60 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1650 - 2025 kg
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Curb weight
1640 - 1820 kg
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Trunk capacity
565 - 570 L
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Length
4713 - 4801 mm
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Length
4634 - 4650 mm
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Width
1827 - 1918 mm
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Width
1834 - 1850 mm
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Height
1440 - 1448 mm
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Height
1665 - 1692 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1420 - 1510 L
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Max trunk capacity
1800 - 1805 L
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Payload
405 - 520 kg
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Payload
500 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 550 HP
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Power HP
116 - 320 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 11.5 s
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Max Speed
213 - 300 km/h
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Max Speed
188 - 250 km/h
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Torque
230 - 400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
110 - 405 kW
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Power kW
85 - 235 kW
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Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Is the BMW 3 Series Touring offered with different drivetrains?
The BMW 3 Series Touring is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.