Citroen C5 Aircross vs Mercedes GLB – Which one offers the better deal?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Citroen C5 Aircross has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29100 £, while the Mercedes GLB costs 40500 £. That’s a price difference of around 11375 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C5 Aircross manages with 2.50 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Mercedes GLB with 5.60 L. The difference is about 3.10 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes GLB has a noticeable edge – offering 320 HP compared to 210 HP. That’s roughly 110 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLB is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.50 s, while the Citroen C5 Aircross takes 8.30 s. That’s about 2.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLB performs slightly better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Citroen C5 Aircross tops out at 220 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLB pulls distinct stronger with 400 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm difference.

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, the Citroen C5 Aircross is hardly perceptible lighter – 1629 kg compared to 1640 kg. The difference is around 11 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes GLB offers minimal more room – 570 L compared to 565 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLB performs slight better – up to 1805 L, which is about 137 L more than the Citroen C5 Aircross.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes GLB hardly perceptible takes the win – 500 kg compared to 471 kg. That’s a difference of about 29 kg.

All in all, the Mercedes GLB shows itself to be wins by a narrow margin and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.