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Mercedes GLB vs VW Passat – Which car suits you better?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Mercedes GLB or VW Passat fits your lifestyle better.

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.

VW Passat has a to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 35700 £, while the Mercedes GLB costs 40500 £. That’s a price difference of around 4775 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Passat manages with 1.20 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Mercedes GLB with 5.60 L. The difference is about 4.40 L per 100 km.

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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 has a somewhat edge – offering 320 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLB is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 5.50 s, while the VW Passat takes 5.80 s. That’s about 0.30 s faster.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.

Both models offer the same torque – 400 Nm.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, VW Passat is slight lighter – 1573 kg compared to 1640 kg. The difference is around 67 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Passat offers to a small extent more room – 690 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 120 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Passat performs slight better – up to 1920 L, which is about 115 L more than the Mercedes GLB.

When it comes to payload, VW Passat somewhat takes the win – 577 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 77 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW Passat proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Passat is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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VW Passat

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.2 - 8 L
  • Electric Range : 124 - 135 km
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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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VW Passat

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The VW Passat is the grown-up family car that gets the basics absolutely right — roomy, comfortable and built to handle weekday commutes and weekend getaways without fuss. It won't set your pulse racing, but its calm composure and sensible packaging make it boring in the best possible way: a dependable, no‑drama choice for buyers who value practicality over flash.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
40500 - 65300 £
Price
35700 - 58500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 9 L
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
124 - 135 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
146 - 204 g/km
co2
28 - 181 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1640 - 1820 kg
Curb weight
1573 - 1858 kg
Trunk capacity
565 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
4634 - 4650 mm
Length
4917 mm
Width
1834 - 1850 mm
Width
1849 mm
Height
1665 - 1692 mm
Height
1521 mm
Max trunk capacity
1800 - 1805 L
Max trunk capacity
1770 - 1920 L
Payload
500 kg
Payload
501 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 320 HP
Power HP
122 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 11.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
188 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
212 - 250 km/h
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Power kW
90 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, E, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VW

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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.