Car A
BMW X5 xDrive30d
A spacious AWD diesel SUV that balances family practicality with long-distance efficiency. Best for growing families and road trips rather than dense city use or performance driving.
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Suv · Diesel · AWD
vs
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250e
Suv · Phev
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.
Why compared
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Usage fit
Family
78
/
64
City
32
/
52
Budget / value
53
/
48
Road trip
76
/
58
Performance
35
/
26
Cargo
44
/
35
Practical
58
/
46
Premium
59
/
50
Winter
80
/
36
Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW X5 xDrive30d · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLB 250e
Specs side-by-side
Spec
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250e
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
BMW X5 xDrive30d
- Efficient for its class with a combined consumption of 6.5 (diesel)
- 650-liter trunk and five seats suit growing families and luggage-heavy trips
- AWD traction adds confidence in winter and on mixed roads
- Good value in its segment at around 59,000 considering size and torque
- Large SUV and diesel powertrain are less suited to short, stop-start city driving
- Only five seats; no third row for bigger families
- Not aimed at performance driving; prioritizes comfort and efficiency over sharp handling
- The 59,000 price may not fit 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 BMW X5 xDrive30d if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
BMW X5 xDrive30d is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz GLB 250e if…
Performance & capability
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250e is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.