Audi Q3 50 TDI vs Mercedes-Benz GLB 250e

Audi Q3 50 TDI

Suv · Diesel · AWD

Mercedes-Benz GLB 250e

Suv · Phev

Car A

Audi Q3 50 TDI

The Audi Q3 50 TDI pairs efficient diesel economy with AWD traction, making it well-suited to growing families and longer trips. It’s quick enough for everyday confidence and practical, but not built for performance driving or heavy cargo.

5 seatsSuvDiesel5-star safetyAWD

Car B

Mercedes-Benz GLB 250e

The Mercedes-Benz GLB 250e is a plug-in hybrid five-seater that suits growing families, pairing everyday practicality (495-liter trunk) with very low combined consumption. It delivers brisk 0–100 km/h in 6.9 seconds, but isn’t aimed at performance or cargo-heavy use.

5 seatsSuvPhev5-star safety1.8 L/100km218 hpPlug-in hybrid

Why compared better on fuelcomparison picksame body typesame seatsstep-up price

Usage fit

Family 65 / 64

City 49 / 52

Budget / value 46 / 48

Road trip 60 / 58

Performance 32 / 26

Cargo 37 / 35

Practical 44 / 46

Premium 48 / 50

Winter 76 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi Q3 50 TDI · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLB 250e

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi Q3 50 TDI Mercedes-Benz GLB 250e

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Pros & cons

Audi Q3 50 TDI

Efficient for its class at 5.5 L/100 km combined, ideal for commuting and road trips
AWD traction adds confidence in winter and variable conditions
Practical five-seat layout with a 530 L trunk for family gear
Brisk 0–100 km/h in 6.3 s aids merging and overtakes
Not aimed at performance driving despite decent acceleration
530 L cargo area may be limiting for cargo-heavy use
Seats only five; no third-row option for larger families
Price of 44,400 may exceed tighter budgets

Mercedes-Benz GLB 250e

Very low combined consumption (1.8) for efficient daily driving
Five seats and a 495-liter trunk cover typical family needs
218 hp and 450 Nm deliver confident acceleration (0–100 km/h in 6.9 s)
Capable on highways with a 210 km/h top speed and strong mid-range pull
Not intended for performance driving
Cargo-heavy users may need more space than 495 liters
Only five seats if you require a third row
Efficiency benefits are best realized if you can plug in regularly

Verdict

Pick Audi Q3 50 TDI if…

Lower entry price

Audi Q3 50 TDI starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLB 250e if…

More power

Mercedes-Benz GLB 250e puts out 218 hp vs 190 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Audi Q3 50 TDI

Mercedes-Benz GLB 250e

Verdict

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