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Mercedes GLB vs Porsche Macan comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 571 HP), boot space and price (43,200 £ vs 89,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLB or Porsche Macan?

Mercedes GLB vs Porsche Macan: Key differences

Mercedes GLB

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  • substantially cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range
  • clearly lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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Porsche Macan

  • noticeably more power
  • substantially 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 substantially cheaper – starting at 43,200 £ , while the Porsche Macan costs 89,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 46,117 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes GLB is visibly more efficient: consuming 15.4 kWh/100km compared to 18.5 kWh/100km for the Porsche Macan. That’s a difference of about 3.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes GLB offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 631 km, about 46 km more than the Porsche Macan.

Macan

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 Porsche Macan offers noticeably more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 217 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Macan is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Mercedes GLB takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Macan delivers significantly more torque with 955 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 440 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 2,470 kg. The difference is around 630 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLB offers slightly more boot space – 540 L compared to 476 L. That’s a difference of about 64 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLB carries barely more – 505 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLB is slightly ahead 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
Porsche Macan

Costs and Consumption

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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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Porsche Macan

The Porsche Macan feels like a compact sports car dressed in SUV clothes, delivering razor-sharp handling and a cabin that somehow mixes luxury with everyday practicality. For buyers who crave driving thrills without sacrificing usability, the Macan is a rare breed that makes running errands feel like a weekend blast and manages to look smugly good in the process.

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Mercedes GLB
Porsche Macan

Costs and Consumption

Price
43,200 - 62,400 £
Price
89,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
431 - 631 km
Electric Range
585 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 138 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,840 - 2,280 kg
Curb weight
2,470 kg
Trunk capacity
540 L
Trunk capacity
476 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,861 mm
Width
1,952 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 - 505 kg
Payload
470 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
571 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
955 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
420 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Porsche
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