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Mercedes GLB vs Toyota C-HR comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 223 HP), boot space and price (43,200 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLB or Toyota C-HR?

Mercedes GLB vs Toyota C-HR: Key differences

Mercedes GLB

3.6 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly more trunk space
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Toyota C-HR

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Toyota C-HR is considerably cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Mercedes GLB costs 43,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,063 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota C-HR uses 2.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes GLB with 5.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes GLB offers substantially more range – reaching up to 631 km, about 565 km more than the Toyota C-HR.

C-HR

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 clearly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 223 HP. That’s roughly 131 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLB is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Toyota C-HR takes 7.4 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

GLB

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, Toyota C-HR is noticeably lighter – 1,505 kg compared to 1,840 kg. The difference is around 335 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLB offers slightly more boot space – 540 L compared to 447 L. That’s a difference of about 93 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLB carries a bit more – 505 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLB is clearly superior overall 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
Toyota C-HR

Costs and Consumption

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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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Toyota C-HR

The Toyota C-HR wraps efficient hybrid drivetrains in dramatic, European‑tuned styling and a noticeably upmarket cabin, delivering composed ride quality and easy city manners that suit style‑minded commuters and company drivers. Accept a tighter, dim rear seat, a fiddly high‑lip boot and occasional CVT grumble plus persistent warning chimes, and you get a very economical, confident little crossover that prizes individuality over outright practicality.

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Mercedes GLB
Toyota C-HR

Costs and Consumption

Price
43,200 - 62,400 £
Price
29,100 - 42,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
431 - 631 km
Electric Range
66 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 138 g/km
co2
52 - 116 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
1,505 - 1,755 kg
Trunk capacity
540 L
Trunk capacity
350 - 447 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,861 mm
Width
1,832 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 - 505 kg
Payload
375 - 425 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
140 - 223 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
103 - 164 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Toyota
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