BMW X6 xDrive30i vs Mercedes-Benz GLB 35 AMG

BMW X6 xDrive30i

Suv · Gasoline · AWD

Mercedes-Benz GLB 35 AMG

Suv · Gasoline

Car A

BMW X6 xDrive30i

The BMW X6 xDrive30i combines AWD traction, brisk 258‑hp performance, and a usable 580 L cargo area to suit road trips for a five‑seat family. It’s a premium choice with efficiency that’s solid for its class, but less compelling for city‑focused or budget‑minded buyers.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety9 L/100kmAWD

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.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety421 hp

Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seatsstrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 66 / 66

City 26 / 39

Budget / value 28 / 33

Road trip 75 / 55

Performance 34 / 35

Cargo 40 / 40

Practical 41 / 39

Premium 62 / 55

Winter 80 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW X6 xDrive30i · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLB 35 AMG

Specs side-by-side

Spec BMW X6 xDrive30i Mercedes-Benz GLB 35 AMG

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Pros & cons

BMW X6 xDrive30i

AWD traction adds confidence for winter and long-distance travel.
Strong real-world pace: 258 hp and 6.1 s 0–100 km/h ease highway passing.
580 L cargo and five-seat layout suit growing families on road trips.
9 L/100 km combined is efficient for its class.
Premium pricing around 69,100 will deter budget-focused buyers.
Less suited to frequent city driving and short trips.
Only five seats; not ideal if you need three rows.
Brisk rather than thrilling if you want maximum performance.

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 X6 xDrive30i if…

Best fuel economy

BMW X6 xDrive30i uses 9.0 L/100km vs 10.2 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLB 35 AMG if…

More power

Mercedes-Benz GLB 35 AMG puts out 421 hp vs 258 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

BMW X6 xDrive30i

Mercedes-Benz GLB 35 AMG

Verdict

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