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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Mercedes GLB comparison
Compare performance (530 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 43,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Mercedes GLB?
BMW 3 Series Touring vs Mercedes GLB: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
3 Series Touring
Costs and Efficiency:
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
BMW 3 Series Touring is barely cheaper – starting at 41,100 £ , while the Mercedes GLB costs 43,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,140 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Touring uses 2.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes GLB with 5.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.2 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes GLB offers significantly more range – reaching up to 631 km, about 534 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.
GLB
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 offers markedly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 176 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Mercedes GLB takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 185 Nm more.
3 Series Touring
Space and Everyday Use:
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Touring is somewhat lighter – 1,650 kg compared to 1,840 kg. The difference is around 190 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLB offers very slightly more boot space – 540 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 40 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Touring carries very slightly more – 520 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The BMW 3 Series Touring is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
from £41,100
BMW 3 Series Touring
BMW 3 Series Touring
Mercedes GLB
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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
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
41,100 - 91,900 £
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Price
43,200 - 62,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6.1 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 15.9 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
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Electric Range
431 - 631 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
57 - 233 g/km
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co2
0 - 138 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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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
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
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Curb weight
1,840 - 2,280 kg
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Trunk capacity
540 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
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Width
1,861 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
430 - 520 kg
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Payload
485 - 505 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
Electric, Full Hybrid
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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
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 530 HP
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.7 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Torque
280 - 515 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 - 390 kW
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, E
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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