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Ford Tourneo Courier vs Mercedes GLB comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (21,800 £ vs 43,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Tourneo Courier or Mercedes GLB?

Ford Tourneo Courier vs Mercedes GLB: Key differences

Ford Tourneo Courier

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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Mercedes GLB

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  • significantly more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • a bit more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Tourneo Courier

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.

Ford Tourneo Courier is clearly cheaper – starting at 21,800 £ , while the Mercedes GLB costs 43,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,383 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLB uses 5.7 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Ford Tourneo Courier with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes GLB is a bit more efficient: consuming 15.4 kWh/100km compared to 17.9 kWh/100km for the Ford Tourneo Courier. That’s a difference of about 2.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes GLB offers substantially more range – reaching up to 631 km, about 311 km more than the Ford Tourneo Courier.

GLB

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 offers significantly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 218 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLB delivers considerably more torque with 515 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 225 Nm more.

Tourneo Courier

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 terms of curb weight, Ford Tourneo Courier is clearly lighter – 1,517 kg compared to 1,840 kg. The difference is around 323 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Ford Tourneo Courier offers barely more boot space – 570 L compared to 540 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLB carries only slightly more – 505 kg compared to 483 kg. That’s a difference of about 22 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLB holds a decisive overall lead 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 £43,200
GLB

Mercedes GLB

  • Engine Type : Electric, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 156 - 354 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.7 - 6.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.4 - 15.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 431 - 631 km
Ford Tourneo Courier
Mercedes GLB

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Ford Tourneo Courier

The Ford Tourneo Courier is a cheeky, compact people carrier that turns urban errands into a pleasure, thanks to a spacious, cleverly packaged cabin and genuinely practical storage everywhere you look. It drives with reassuringly car-like manners, so the ride is comfy for school runs and shopping trips, and sensible touches like fold-flat seats, a high driving position and plentiful cubbies make it a smart, fuss-free choice for small families and weekend haulers.

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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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Ford Tourneo Courier
Mercedes GLB

Costs and Consumption

Price
21,800 - 35,000 £
Price
43,200 - 62,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
320 km
Electric Range
431 - 631 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 151 g/km
co2
0 - 138 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,545 kg
Curb weight
1,840 - 2,280 kg
Trunk capacity
570 L
Trunk capacity
540 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,800 - 1,813 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
480 - 483 kg
Payload
485 - 505 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
125 - 136 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
170 - 290 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
92 - 100 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, E
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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