Car A
Mercedes-Benz GLB 220d
The Mercedes-Benz GLB 220d leans into family practicality and long-distance efficiency, with a big boot and frugal diesel consumption. It favors calm, confident progress over outright performance.
Mercedes-Benz GLB 220d
Suv · Diesel
vs
Audi Q3 30 TDI
Suv · Diesel · AWD
Car B
Audi Q3 30 TDI
The Audi Q3 30 TDI blends diesel efficiency with AWD assurance for a sensible family and road‑trip choice. It trades outright pace for low consumption and usable space.
Why compared
cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price
Usage fit
Family
66
/
65
City
51
/
51
Budget / value
48
/
50
Road trip
55
/
61
Performance
28
/
33
Cargo
40
/
37
Practical
46
/
45
Premium
47
/
44
Winter
36
/
76
Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLB 220d · Orange = Audi Q3 30 TDI
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Mercedes-Benz GLB 220d
Audi Q3 30 TDI
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
Mercedes-Benz GLB 220d
- Efficient for its class at about 5 L/100 km, ideal for commuting and road trips
- Generous 570 L cargo space for family gear and luggage
- Strong safety ranking signals for family-focused buyers
- Confident everyday performance from 190 hp/400 Nm and 0–100 km/h in 8.1 s
- Not aimed at performance driving; 0–100 km/h in 8.1 s won’t thrill enthusiasts
- Only five seats—no third-row flexibility in this spec
- Diesel powertrain may not suit buyers avoiding diesel or mostly short urban trips
- Winter capability doesn’t stand out based on signals
Audi Q3 30 TDI
- Efficient for its class at 4.9 L/100 km, helping reduce fuel costs
- AWD traction supports winter driving and mixed road conditions
- Practical 5-seat cabin with a 530 L boot for family trips
- Strong safety emphasis in its segment
- Not for performance seekers: 116 hp and 0–100 km/h in 9.2 s
- Only 5 seats; won’t suit larger families
- Cargo-heavy hauling may be limiting despite the 530 L boot
- Price around 35,000 may not fit tight budgets
Verdict
Pick Mercedes-Benz GLB 220d if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Mercedes-Benz GLB 220d is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Audi Q3 30 TDI if…
All-wheel drive
Audi Q3 30 TDI's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.