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Mercedes GLB vs VW T-Roc - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (320 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (40500 £ vs 26400 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLB or VW T-Roc?

Mercedes GLB

VW T-Roc

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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

VW T-Roc has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26400 £, while the Mercedes GLB costs 40500 £. That’s a price difference of around 14071 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW T-Roc manages with 5.50 L and is therefore slight more efficient than the Mercedes GLB with 5.60 L. The difference is about 0.10 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

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.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes GLB has a convincingly edge – offering 320 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 170 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLB is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.50 s, while the VW T-Roc takes 8.90 s. That’s about 3.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLB performs a bit better – reaching 250 km/h, while the VW T-Roc tops out at 212 km/h. The difference is around 38 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes GLB pulls evident stronger with 400 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

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In curb weight, VW T-Roc is slightly lighter – 1465 kg compared to 1640 kg. The difference is around 175 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes GLB offers somewhat more room – 570 L compared to 475 L. That’s a difference of about 95 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLB performs distinct better – up to 1805 L, which is about 455 L more than the VW T-Roc.

When it comes to payload, VW T-Roc minimal takes the win – 515 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes GLB proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes GLB is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Mercedes GLB

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 320 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.6 - 9 L
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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 T-Roc

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The VW T-Roc mixes cheeky, coupe-like styling with the everyday sense and space of an SUV, so it looks fun without sacrificing family sense. It’s a likeable all-rounder with tidy road manners and plenty of personality, ideal if you want a car that’s practical enough for chores but entertaining enough to enjoy.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
40500 - 65300 £
Price
26400 - 38000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 9 L
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6.3 L
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
co2
126 - 143 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
2 - 5
Curb weight
1640 - 1820 kg
Curb weight
1465 - 1539 kg
Trunk capacity
565 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
284 - 475 L
Length
4634 - 4650 mm
Length
4271 - 4373 mm
Width
1834 - 1850 mm
Width
1811 - 1828 mm
Height
1665 - 1692 mm
Height
1527 - 1573 mm
Max trunk capacity
1800 - 1805 L
Max trunk capacity
1350 L
Payload
500 kg
Payload
368 - 515 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 320 HP
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 11.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 12.3 s
Max Speed
188 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
187 - 212 km/h
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Torque
200 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1498 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D
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.

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