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Mercedes GLB vs SEAT Ateca - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (320 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (40500 £ vs 25100 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLB or SEAT Ateca?

Mercedes GLB

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

SEAT Ateca has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25100 £, while the Mercedes GLB costs 40500 £. That’s a price difference of around 15404 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: SEAT Ateca manages with 4.90 L and is therefore slightly more efficient than the Mercedes GLB with 5.60 L. The difference is about 0.70 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes GLB has a convincingly edge – offering 320 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 170 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLB is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 5.50 s, while the SEAT Ateca takes 9 s. That’s about 3.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLB performs somewhat better – reaching 250 km/h, while the SEAT Ateca tops out at 202 km/h. The difference is around 48 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes GLB pulls slight stronger with 400 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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In curb weight, SEAT Ateca is noticeable lighter – 1345 kg compared to 1640 kg. The difference is around 295 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes GLB offers slightly more room – 570 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 60 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLB performs somewhat better – up to 1805 L, which is about 201 L more than the SEAT Ateca.

When it comes to payload, SEAT Ateca barely noticeable takes the win – 525 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Mercedes GLB shows itself to be dominates this comparison 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.

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Mercedes GLB

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 320 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.6 - 9 L
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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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SEAT Ateca

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The SEAT Ateca blends sharp, purposeful styling with practical space that turns everyday errands into something a bit more enjoyable. It’s poised and engaging to drive for its segment, offers solid value, and has just enough personality to make you smile on the school run.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
40500 - 65300 £
Price
25100 - 36900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 9 L
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 6.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
146 - 204 g/km
co2
129 - 144 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1640 - 1820 kg
Curb weight
1345 - 1514 kg
Trunk capacity
565 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
510 L
Length
4634 - 4650 mm
Length
4381 mm
Width
1834 - 1850 mm
Width
1841 mm
Height
1665 - 1692 mm
Height
1601 mm
Max trunk capacity
1800 - 1805 L
Max trunk capacity
1604 L
Payload
500 kg
Payload
516 - 525 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 320 HP
Power HP
116 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 11.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 11 s
Max Speed
188 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
183 - 202 km/h
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1968 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
SEAT

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What drivetrain options does the Mercedes GLB have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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