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Mercedes GLB vs Bentley Bentayga comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (43,200 £ vs 177,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLB or Bentley Bentayga?

Mercedes GLB vs Bentley Bentayga: Key differences

Mercedes GLB

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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • clearly lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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Bentley Bentayga

  • markedly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

GLB

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes GLB is clearly cheaper – starting at 43,200 £ , while the Bentley Bentayga costs 177,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 134,060 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLB uses 5.7 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Bentley Bentayga with 13 L/100km. The difference is about 7.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes GLB offers substantially more range – reaching up to 631 km, about 581 km more than the Bentley Bentayga.

Bentayga

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 Bentley Bentayga offers markedly more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 196 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Bentley Bentayga is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Mercedes GLB takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Bentayga delivers markedly more torque with 770 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 255 Nm more.

GLB

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 terms of curb weight, Mercedes GLB is clearly lighter – 1,840 kg compared to 2,415 kg. The difference is around 575 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLB offers slightly more boot space – 540 L compared to 484 L. That’s a difference of about 56 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Bentayga carries clearly more – 835 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 330 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
Mercedes GLB
Bentley Bentayga

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Mercedes GLB

The Mercedes GLB is a compact luxury SUV that blends smart packaging with a polished, composed driving experience. Its flexible interior and premium feel make it a sensible pick for buyers who want Mercedes comfort and practicality in a smaller footprint.

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Bentley Bentayga

The Bentley Bentayga wraps top-tier luxury and SUV practicality into one impeccably finished package, with a hushed cabin and amenities that pamper both driver and passengers. It’s the sort of car that signals success with understatement — a tailored suit on wheels that makes long drives feel like first-class travel.

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Mercedes GLB
Bentley Bentayga

Costs and Consumption

Price
43,200 - 62,400 £
Price
177,300 - 230,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
431 - 631 km
Electric Range
50 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
17.3 kWh
co2
0 - 138 g/km
co2
294 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 85 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,840 - 2,280 kg
Curb weight
2,415 - 2,514 kg
Trunk capacity
540 L
Trunk capacity
484 L
Length
-
Length
5,125 - 5,305 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Width
1,998 mm
Height
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Height
1,728 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,774 L
Payload
485 - 505 kg
Payload
736 - 835 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
462 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
254 - 290 km/h
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
700 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
340 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
2,995 - 3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Bentley
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