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Mercedes GLB vs VW ID.7 Touring – Which model is better for everyday use?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLB or VW ID.7 Touring?

Mercedes GLB

VW ID.7 Touring

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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.

Mercedes GLB has a to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 40500 £, while the VW ID.7 Touring costs 47100 £. That’s a price difference of around 6552 £.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the VW ID.7 Touring has a minimal edge – offering 340 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 5.50 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLB performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 250 km/h, while the VW ID.7 Touring tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW ID.7 Touring pulls clearly stronger with 679 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 279 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Mercedes GLB is evident lighter – 1640 kg compared to 2191 kg. The difference is around 551 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW ID.7 Touring offers slight more room – 605 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 35 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLB performs barely noticeable better – up to 1805 L, which is about 91 L more than the VW ID.7 Touring.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes GLB slight takes the win – 500 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW ID.7 Touring proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW ID.7 Touring is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

Mercedes GLB
VW ID.7 Touring

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ID.7 Touring @ Volkswagen

VW ID.7 Touring

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 286 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14 - 16.6 kWh
  • Electric Range : 584 - 689 km

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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VW ID.7 Touring

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The VW ID.7 Touring blends sleek, aerodynamic fastback looks with estate practicality, delivering an electric family car that looks grown-up and feels refined. Inside it's calm and spacious with clever storage and modern tech, swallowing suitcases and weekend plans with ease — a sensible, slightly flashy choice for buyers who want electric comfort without giving up practicality.

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VW ID.7 Touring
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Costs and Consumption

Price
40500 - 65300 £
Price
47100 - 54900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 9 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14 - 16.6 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
584 - 689 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
77 - 86 kWh
co2
146 - 204 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1640 - 1820 kg
Curb weight
2191 - 2336 kg
Trunk capacity
565 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
605 L
Length
4634 - 4650 mm
Length
4961 mm
Width
1834 - 1850 mm
Width
1862 mm
Height
1665 - 1692 mm
Height
1549 - 1551 mm
Max trunk capacity
1800 - 1805 L
Max trunk capacity
1714 L
Payload
500 kg
Payload
459 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 320 HP
Power HP
286 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 11.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
188 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes GLB have?

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

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.