Mercedes GLB alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the Mercedes GLB, based on existing comparison pages and popular model matchups. We currently show 6 suitable models as a starting point for your buying decision.

Mercedes GLB

Alternative models

These models are frequently compared with the Mercedes GLB and are good next research steps.

from £54,000
EX60

Volvo EX60

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 374 - 680 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.7 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 620 - 810 km
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Volvo EX60 as a suitable alternative to Mercedes GLB

Line up the pragmatic, boxy Mercedes GLB — a family-friendly compact SUV that prides itself on space and sensible engineering — against the sleek, tech-forward Volvo EX60 with its unmistakable Scandinavian design and safety-first instincts. It’s a clash of personalities: German practicality and modular utility versus Swedish style, modern tech and refined comfort — who’ll earn a spot in your garage?

The Volvo EX60 arrives as a sleek, family-friendly electric SUV that blends Scandinavian restraint with a surprising dash of personality, wrapping a calm, premium cabin around practical everyday usability. It’s aimed at buyers who prize safety and comfort but still want a car that rewards an enthusiastic drive, proving that sensible can be quietly fun.

Quick data check: Volvo EX60

  • markedly cheaper
  • slightly lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
  • considerably more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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from £54,300
iX3

BMW iX3

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 320 - 469 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.6 - 15.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 635 - 805 km
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BMW iX3 as a suitable alternative to Mercedes GLB

The BMW iX3 and Mercedes GLB go head-to-head as two very different takes on the premium compact SUV: the iX3 is BMW’s electric, efficiency-focused offering while the GLB is Mercedes’ practical, multi‑seat family SUV. This comparison will help you weigh the iX3’s EV range, refinement and tech against the GLB’s space, versatility and combustion-engine driving character so you can pick the one that fits your needs.

The BMW iX3 brings BMW's familiar SUV poise into the electric era, blending restrained styling and a comfortable, composed ride that will please traditionalists dipping their toes into electrification. It's quiet, practical and rather grown-up about going electric — a sensible choice for buyers who want BMW driving manners without the drama.

Quick data check: BMW iX3

  • noticeably cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
  • markedly more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
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from £45,900
EQB

Mercedes EQB

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 190 - 292 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.2 - 17.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 468 - 535 km
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Mercedes EQB as a suitable alternative to Mercedes GLB

In one corner is the Mercedes EQB — the battery-powered, future-facing sibling that promises silent, zero-emission drives; in the other, the Mercedes GLB — the boxy, practical all‑rounder that still gets the job done on family runs. Which should you pick for your driveway: the EQB for city-slick, eco-friendly commuting or the GLB for affordable, long-legged practicality?

The Mercedes EQB is an electric compact SUV that dresses Mercedes' premium feel in practical clothing, with flexible seating and a serene, composed ride that turns everyday errands into a small luxury. It won't thrill the enthusiast, but for buyers who want a smart, spacious and well-made EV with tasteful tech and real-world usability, the EQB is a sensible, slightly buttoned-up choice that impresses without shouting.

Quick data check: Mercedes EQB

  • barely cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • moderately more electric range
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
  • very slightly more efficient
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from £39,300
#5

smart #5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 340 - 646 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.4 - 19.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 465 - 590 km
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smart #5 as a suitable alternative to Mercedes GLB

The Mercedes GLB is a sensible, slightly boxy premium compact SUV that delivers real-world space, family practicality and a composed long-distance ride, while the smart #5 is a punchy electric crossover that trades rear-seat room for sharp styling, low running costs and urban agility. If you regularly haul people and luggage, pick the GLB; if most of your miles are city commutes and you want EV ease plus a cheeky grin every time you accelerate, the smart #5 is the smarter choice.

The Smart #5 continues to build on the brand's legacy of compact and efficient urban vehicles, now infused with a more modern and stylish design. Its sleek appearance is complemented by a spacious interior, offering comfort without compromising its compact nature. This model is ideal for city dwellers seeking a blend of innovation, practicality, and style in their daily drives.

Quick data check: smart #5

  • somewhat more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
  • slightly lighter
  • very slightly cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat more trunk space
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from £40,800
CLA Shooting Brake

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

  • Engine Type : Electric, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 156 - 354 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5 - 5.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 525 - 768 km
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Quick data check: Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

  • moderately more trunk space
  • barely cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • markedly more efficient
  • a bit more electric range
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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from £38,900
5008

Peugeot 5008

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 145 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.7 - 5.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.8 - 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 78 - 669 km
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Quick data check: Peugeot 5008

  • only slightly more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
  • somewhat cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
  • marginally lighter
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Direct comparisons

These comparison pages show the Mercedes GLB head-to-head against similar models.

Mercedes GLB
Volvo EX60
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BMW iX3
Mercedes GLB
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Mercedes EQB
Mercedes GLB
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Mercedes GLB
smart #5
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Mercedes GLB
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Mercedes GLB
Peugeot 5008
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