Car A
BMW iX3 xDrive50
An all-electric AWD SUV tailored for road trips and growing families. It favors usable range and everyday practicality over outright speed.
BMW iX3 xDrive50
Suv · Electric · AWD
vs
Mercedes-Benz GLB 35 AMG
Suv · Gasoline
Car B
Mercedes-Benz GLB 35 AMG
A fast five-seater that mixes strong power with everyday space, the GLB 35 AMG suits growing families who want pace for road trips. Efficiency and price place it outside the budget end of the segment.
Why compared
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Usage fit
Family
64
/
66
City
63
/
39
Budget / value
45
/
33
Road trip
68
/
55
Performance
33
/
35
Cargo
36
/
40
Practical
47
/
39
Premium
53
/
55
Winter
76
/
36
Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW iX3 xDrive50 · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLB 35 AMG
Specs side-by-side
Spec
BMW iX3 xDrive50
Mercedes-Benz GLB 35 AMG
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
BMW iX3 xDrive50
- AWD traction for winter and mixed conditions
- 460 km range and 80 kWh battery support longer trips
- Practical 5-seat SUV with a 510 L trunk for family gear
- Sufficient power and acceleration for confident daily driving
- Not aimed at performance driving; 0-100 km/h in 6.8 s
- 510 L cargo space may feel tight for cargo-heavy needs
- Seats five only, which may not suit larger families
- Price of 54,900 may be high for tighter budgets
Mercedes-Benz GLB 35 AMG
- Quick 0–100 km/h in 5.2 s and 421 hp support confident passing and merging
- 570 L cargo space and five seats fit family use and road trips
- 2.0L turbocharged I4 delivers responsive performance without a bulky engine
- Around 55,000 for this blend of pace and practicality is good value in its segment
- Combined consumption of 10.2 L/100 km raises running costs
- Seats only five, so not ideal if you need a third row
- Not aimed at performance‑driving purists despite strong power
- Price won’t suit budget‑focused buyers
Verdict
Pick BMW iX3 xDrive50 if…
Lower entry price
BMW iX3 xDrive50 starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz GLB 35 AMG if…
More power
Mercedes-Benz GLB 35 AMG puts out 421 hp vs 286 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.