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Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e
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Mercedes-Benz GLB 250e
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Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e
Car A
Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e
A 5-seat plug-in hybrid that blends efficient commuting with family-ready practicality, offering up to 100 km electric range and a 500 L trunk. Strong efficiency and solid safety standing make it a capable choice for growing families and road trips.
5 seatsSuvPhev5-star safety320 hpPlug-in hybrid
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250e
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.
5 seatsSuvPhev5-star safety1.8 L/100kmPlug-in hybrid
Why compared same body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 64 / 64
City 50 / 52
Budget / value 44 / 48
Road trip 56 / 58
Performance 30 / 26
Cargo 36 / 35
Practical 46 / 46
Premium 54 / 50
Winter 36 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLB 250e

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e Mercedes-Benz GLB 250e
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e

  • Up to 100 km electric range with hybrid backup suits mixed driving
  • Very low combined consumption of 2.1 is efficient for its class
  • Five seats and 500 L trunk work well for growing families and road trips
  • Strong safety standing within its class per rankings

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

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e 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.

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