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Mercedes-Benz GLB 250
Car A
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250
The Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 balances punchy turbo power with family-friendly practicality for growing families and road trips. A big 570 L trunk, strong safety ranking signal, and a 38,500 price point add up to good value in its segment.
5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety7.8 L/100km
BMW X3 M Competition
Car B
BMW X3 M Competition
The BMW X3 M Competition blends supercar-grade pace with SUV practicality for performance-minded families. It excels on open roads, but its price and fuel use temper city and budget appeal.
5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety626 hp
Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame seatsstrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 66 / 74
City 46 / 32
Budget / value 44 / 36
Road trip 56 / 57
Performance 30 / 45
Cargo 40 / 38
Practical 42 / 47
Premium 47 / 64
Winter 36 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 · Orange = BMW X3 M Competition

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 BMW X3 M Competition
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz GLB 250

  • Strong 2.0L turbo performance (224 hp, 350 Nm) for confident passing and merging
  • Spacious 570 L trunk supports family gear and road-trip luggage
  • Good value in its segment at a listed price of 38,500
  • Safety ranks highly in model signals, aligning with family use

BMW X3 M Competition

  • Supercar-like acceleration (0–100 km/h in 3.8 s) and 626 hp
  • Very high top speed (286 km/h) favors confident long-distance travel
  • Usable family space with 5 seats and a 550 L trunk
  • Premium positioning with a strong safety standing in our data

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 uses 7.8 L/100km vs 12.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick BMW X3 M Competition if…
More power
BMW X3 M Competition puts out 626 hp vs 224 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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