Compare performance (354 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (43,200 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLB or Toyota Corolla Touring Sports?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the Mercedes GLB costs 43,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,592 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports uses 4.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes GLB with 5.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.
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 substantially more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 176 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLB is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports takes 7.5 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.
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, Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is visibly lighter – 1,485 kg compared to 1,840 kg. The difference is around 355 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers only slightly more boot space – 596 L compared to 540 L. That’s a difference of about 56 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLB carries somewhat more – 505 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.
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.
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.
detailsThe Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is a sensible yet stylish estate that blends everyday practicality with Toyota's trademark reliability, making it the kind of car that quietly gets on with family life without drama. Inside it's cleverly packaged for luggage and kids' gear and feels calm and comfortable on the road — sensible rather than flashy, but with enough character to make daily drives more enjoyable.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
43,200 - 62,400 £
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Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 15.9 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
431 - 631 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 138 g/km
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co2
100 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
43 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,840 - 2,280 kg
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Curb weight
1,485 - 1,515 kg
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Trunk capacity
540 L
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Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,650 mm
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Width
1,861 mm
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Width
1,790 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,435 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,591 - 1,606 L
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Payload
485 - 505 kg
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Payload
400 - 440 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
CVT
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Power HP
140 - 178 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Torque
-
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Power kW
103 - 131 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Toyota
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