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BMW 5 Series Touring vs Mercedes GLB - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (727 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (52500 £ vs 40500 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or Mercedes GLB?
5 Series Touring
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 noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 40500 £, while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 52500 £. That’s a price difference of around 12033 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 5 Series Touring manages with 2.30 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Mercedes GLB with 5.60 L. The difference is about 3.30 L per 100 km.
GLB
Engine and Performance:
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Touring has a clearly edge – offering 727 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 407 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the Mercedes GLB takes 5.50 s. That’s about 1.90 s faster.
There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 5 Series Touring pulls decisively stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 600 Nm difference.
5 Series Touring
Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Mercedes GLB is somewhat lighter – 1640 kg compared to 1850 kg. The difference is around 210 kg.
Boot capacity is identical – both offer 570 L of storage.
In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLB performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1805 L, which is about 105 L more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.
When it comes to payload, BMW 5 Series Touring slightly takes the win – 620 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 120 kg.
Who comes out on top?
Overall, the BMW 5 Series Touring shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
from about £52,500
BMW 5 Series Touring
BMW 5 Series Touring
Mercedes GLB
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BMW 5 Series Touring
The BMW 5 Series Touring takes executive elegance and stretches it into a practical estate, marrying refined interior comfort with everyday usability. It drives with reassuring poise, offers plenty of space for luggage or a small life's worth of gear, and somehow manages to look sharper than most saloons in the car park — a compelling choice if you want luxury without surrendering practicality.
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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 5 Series Touring
Mercedes GLB
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
52500 - 125500 £
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Price
40500 - 65300 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 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
66 - 98 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
18.6 - 19.4 kWh
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Battery Capacity
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co2
53 - 157 g/km
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co2
146 - 204 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
60 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
1850 - 2550 kg
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Curb weight
1640 - 1820 kg
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Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
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Trunk capacity
565 - 570 L
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Length
5060 - 5096 mm
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Length
4634 - 4650 mm
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Width
1900 - 1970 mm
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Width
1834 - 1850 mm
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Height
1515 - 1516 mm
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Height
1665 - 1692 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1630 - 1700 L
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Max trunk capacity
1800 - 1805 L
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Payload
500 - 620 kg
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Payload
500 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, 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
197 - 727 HP
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Power HP
116 - 320 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 11.5 s
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Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
188 - 250 km/h
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Torque
330 - 1000 Nm
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Torque
230 - 400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
145 - 535 kW
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Power kW
85 - 235 kW
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Engine capacity
1995 - 4395 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
E, F, C, 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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What drivetrain options does the BMW 5 Series Touring have?
The BMW 5 Series Touring is available as 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.