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
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Suv · Diesel · AWD
Car B
BMW X3 xDrive20d
A well-rounded diesel AWD SUV for growing families and road trips, pairing efficient consumption with usable space. Performance is adequate rather than sporty, and cargo capacity is good but not class-leading.
Why compared
cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price
Usage fit
Family
66
/
75
City
51
/
49
Budget / value
48
/
60
Road trip
55
/
61
Performance
28
/
33
Cargo
40
/
38
Practical
46
/
57
Premium
47
/
48
Winter
36
/
76
Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLB 220d · Orange = BMW X3 xDrive20d
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Mercedes-Benz GLB 220d
BMW X3 xDrive20d
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
BMW X3 xDrive20d
- Efficient for its class at 5.5 L/100 km
- AWD traction suits winter and mixed conditions
- Seats 5 with a 550 L boot for family use and trips
- Good value in its segment around the 45,000 price point
- Not for performance driving: 0–100 km/h in 8 s and 190 hp
- Cargo-heavy needs may outgrow the 550 L trunk
- Only five seats; no third row
- Diesel powertrain won’t suit buyers seeking petrol or electric alternatives
Verdict
Pick Mercedes-Benz GLB 220d if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz GLB 220d uses 5.0 L/100km vs 5.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick BMW X3 xDrive20d if…
All-wheel drive
BMW X3 xDrive20d's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.