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Mercedes GLB vs Toyota Proace City comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (43,200 £ vs 20,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLB or Toyota Proace City?

Mercedes GLB vs Toyota Proace City: Key differences

Mercedes GLB

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  • considerably more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Toyota Proace City

  • considerably cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Toyota Proace City is considerably cheaper – starting at 20,800 £ , while the Mercedes GLB costs 43,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,399 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Proace City uses 5.3 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Mercedes GLB with 5.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes GLB is slightly more efficient: consuming 15.4 kWh/100km compared to 18.1 kWh/100km for the Toyota Proace City. That’s a difference of about 2.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes GLB offers substantially more range – reaching up to 631 km, about 288 km more than the Toyota Proace City.

Proace City

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 considerably more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 218 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 Proace City takes 11.5 s. That’s about 6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLB delivers clearly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 215 Nm more.

GLB

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Toyota Proace City offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace City is clearly lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,840 kg. The difference is around 474 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Proace City offers significantly more boot space – 912 L compared to 540 L. That’s a difference of about 372 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace City carries clearly more – 829 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 324 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLB stands well ahead of its rival 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 Proace City

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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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Toyota Proace City

The Toyota Proace City is a clever compact workhorse that blends van practicality with passenger comfort, turning daily deliveries or weekend DIY runs into a surprisingly civilised affair. It won't set your pulse racing, but its easy driving manners, flexible interior and low-hassle ownership make it a smart pick for buyers who value usefulness over flash.

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Mercedes GLB
Toyota Proace City

Costs and Consumption

Price
43,200 - 62,400 £
Price
20,800 - 44,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
431 - 631 km
Electric Range
343 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 138 g/km
co2
0 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,840 - 2,280 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,664 kg
Trunk capacity
540 L
Trunk capacity
641 - 912 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,861 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 - 505 kg
Payload
525 - 829 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Toyota
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