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
Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid
Suv · Hybrid
Car B
Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid
The Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid prioritizes family practicality and efficiency, pairing a usable 50 km electric range with very low stated consumption. Strong safety signals and generous cargo space make it a sensible everyday choice over performance-leaning options.
Why compared
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Usage fit
Family
66
/
77
City
51
/
54
Budget / value
48
/
70
Road trip
55
/
51
Performance
28
/
30
Cargo
40
/
41
Practical
46
/
62
Premium
47
/
27
Winter
36
/
36
Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLB 220d · Orange = Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Mercedes-Benz GLB 220d
Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid
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
Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid
- Efficient for its class with a 1.6 combined consumption rating
- 50 km electric range covers many commutes when you can charge
- 600-liter cargo area and five seats fit growing families
- Strong safety standing in our rankings
- Electric range is modest versus full EVs
- Requires regular charging to realize the low consumption claim
- Not aimed at performance driving; 0–100 km/h in 8.0 s
- Seats only five, so larger families may need more space
Verdict
Pick Mercedes-Benz GLB 220d if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Mercedes-Benz GLB 220d is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid if…
More power
Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid puts out 265 hp vs 190 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.