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Mercedes GLB vs VW Touran comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (43,200 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLB or VW Touran?

Mercedes GLB vs VW Touran: Key differences

Mercedes GLB

3.6 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Touran

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
  • clearly 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:

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 Touran is clearly cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Mercedes GLB costs 43,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,202 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Touran uses 5.2 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Mercedes GLB with 5.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

Touran

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 Mercedes GLB offers substantially more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 204 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLB is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the VW Touran takes 8.9 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLB delivers clearly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 155 Nm more.

GLB

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 terms of curb weight, VW Touran is noticeably lighter – 1,520 kg compared to 1,840 kg. The difference is around 320 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Touran offers clearly more boot space – 834 L compared to 540 L. That’s a difference of about 294 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Touran carries moderately more – 601 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 96 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLB is decisively ahead 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.

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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
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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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Reviews Mercedes GLB

3.6 (4 Reviews)
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Hans
19 Feb 2026, 02:39:00

Great car — very satisfied with the GLB 250 4MATIC.

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The VW Touran is a sensible family people‑carrier that mixes practical packaging with tidy, German-built refinement, making everyday life with kids and shopping feel a lot less chaotic. If you want a reliable, no-nonsense companion that drives with surprising poise and values usefulness over flash, the Touran is a very persuasive choice.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
43,200 - 62,400 £
Price
36,000 - 45,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
431 - 631 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 138 g/km
co2
136 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,840 - 2,280 kg
Curb weight
1,520 - 1,631 kg
Trunk capacity
540 L
Trunk capacity
834 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,861 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 - 505 kg
Payload
590 - 601 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
122 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
250 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Mercedes GLB?

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

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