Compare performance (320 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (40500 £ vs 43300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLB or VW Arteon?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Mercedes GLB has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 40500 £ , while the VW Arteon costs 43300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2772 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Arteon manages with 5.10 L and is therefore hardly perceptible more efficient than the Mercedes GLB with 5.60 L. The difference is about 0.50 L per 100 km.
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.
Both models deliver identical power – 320 HP each.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Arteon is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 4.90 s, while the Mercedes GLB takes 5.50 s. That’s about 0.60 s faster.
There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: VW Arteon pulls slight stronger with 420 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm difference.
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 curb weight, VW Arteon is barely noticeable lighter – 1607 kg compared to 1640 kg. The difference is around 33 kg.
In terms of boot space, the VW Arteon offers slight more room – 590 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 20 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLB performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1805 L, which is about 173 L more than the VW Arteon.
When it comes to payload, VW Arteon to a small extent takes the win – 569 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 69 kg.
Overall, the VW Arteon shows itself to be offers a more balanced package 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.
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 VW Arteon cuts a fastback silhouette that manages to look more expensive than it is, with a cabin that feels calm, roomy and smartly finished. It blends relaxed long distance comfort with a touch of sporting poise, making it a clever choice for buyers who want grand touring polish without shouting for attention.
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Price
40500 - 65300 £
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Price
43300 - 60800 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 9 L
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Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 8.6 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
146 - 204 g/km
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co2
133 - 195 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
52 - 60 L
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Fuel tank capacity
66 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
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1640 - 1820 kg
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Curb weight
1607 - 1773 kg
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Trunk capacity
565 - 570 L
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Trunk capacity
590 L
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Length
4634 - 4650 mm
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Length
4866 mm
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Width
1834 - 1850 mm
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Width
1871 mm
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Height
1665 - 1692 mm
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Height
1434 - 1451 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1800 - 1805 L
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Max trunk capacity
1632 L
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Payload
500 kg
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Payload
467 - 569 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 320 HP
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Power HP
150 - 320 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 11.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.4 s
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Max Speed
188 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
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Torque
230 - 400 Nm
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Torque
320 - 420 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
85 - 235 kW
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Power kW
110 - 235 kW
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Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
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Engine capacity
1968 - 1984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
VW
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Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.