Mercedes-Benz B 180 vs Mercedes-Benz GLB 200 — full comparison

Mercedes-Benz B 180

Suv · Gasoline

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Mercedes-Benz GLB 200

Suv · Gasoline

Mercedes-Benz B 180

Car A

Mercedes-Benz B 180

Efficient and practical, the Mercedes-Benz B 180 suits growing families and road trips with five seats and a 500-liter trunk. Performance is modest, but low consumption helps keep running costs in check.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety5.5 L/100km

Mercedes-Benz GLB 200

Car B

Mercedes-Benz GLB 200

The Mercedes-Benz GLB 200 emphasizes family-friendly space and efficiency, combining a sizable 570 L trunk with 6.2 L/100 km consumption. Performance is sufficient for daily use, with safety and cargo standing out in its profile.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety163 hp

Why compared same body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 64 / 66

City 51 / 49

Budget / value 51 / 48

Road trip 53 / 56

Performance 27 / 27

Cargo 36 / 40

Practical 43 / 44

Premium 43 / 45

Winter 36 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz B 180 · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLB 200

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz B 180 Mercedes-Benz GLB 200

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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz B 180

Efficient for its class with 5.5 combined consumption for commuting and trips
Practical 5-seat layout and 500-liter trunk fit growing-family needs
Signals strong safety standing among peers, aligning with family priorities
Price near 30,000 reads as good value in its segment
Modest acceleration (0–100 in 10.5 s) and 122 hp won’t suit performance-focused drivers
Top speed of 170 and limited passing punch reduce highway excitement
Petrol powertrain won’t match the running-cost savings of hybrids or EVs
Not ideal for cargo-heavy use; 500-liter trunk may be tight for bulky loads

Mercedes-Benz GLB 200

570 L trunk and five-seat layout suit growing families and road trips
Efficient for its class at 6.2 L/100 km for city and commuting
0–100 km/h in 8.0 s provides easy everyday drivability
Around 36,000, representing good value in its segment for space and utility
Not aimed at performance driving; 163 hp favors calm over thrills
Petrol-only in this spec—no hybrid or electric option
Five seats only; won’t work if you need three rows
Winter driving isn’t a core strength in its profile

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz B 180 if…

Best fuel economy

Mercedes-Benz B 180 uses 5.5 L/100km vs 6.2 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLB 200 if…

More power

Mercedes-Benz GLB 200 puts out 163 hp vs 122 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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