Mercedes-Benz GLB 35 AMG
Suv · Gasoline
vs
BMW X3 M Competition
Suv · Gasoline
Mercedes-Benz GLB 35 AMG
Car A
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.
5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety10.2 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
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Usage fit

Family 66 / 74
City 39 / 32
Budget / value 33 / 36
Road trip 55 / 57
Performance 35 / 45
Cargo 40 / 38
Practical 39 / 47
Premium 55 / 64
Winter 36 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLB 35 AMG · Orange = BMW X3 M Competition

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz GLB 35 AMG BMW X3 M Competition
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Pros & cons

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

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 35 AMG if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz GLB 35 AMG uses 10.2 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 421 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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