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Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) · Facelift 2023 GLB 250vsCupra Formentor · Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) · Facelift 2023

GLB 250

224 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2023-2026
VS

Cupra Formentor · Facelift 2024

2.0 TSI

204 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2025-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) Facelift 2023 GLB 250

  • Fastest top speed
    236 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    224 hp
    167 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Cupra Formentor Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Lightest
    1,500 kg
    3,307 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    136 hp/t
    101 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 250CupraFormentorFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Power
224hp167kW
204hp152kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,690kg3,726lb
1,500kg3,307lb
Gross weight
2,265kg4,993lb
2,100kg4,630lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
78.5s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
68.1s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
28.3s
Calculated
29.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
213Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
705km438mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,634mm182in
4,451mm175in
Width
1,834mm72in
1,839mm72in
Height
1,697mm67in
1,528mm60in
Wheelbase
2,829mm111in
2,680mm106in
Front track
1,604mm63in
1,585mm62in
Rear track
1,604mm63in
1,559mm61in
Ground clearance
135mm5in
-
Trunk volume
565L
420L
Max trunk volume
1,800L
1,505L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) Facelift 2023 GLB 250Cupra Formentor Facelift 2024 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) Facelift 2023 GLB 250: Power / Torque
  • Cupra Formentor Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 2505,500-6,100 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm
CupraFormentorFacelift 20242.0 TSI4,500-6,000 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 250CupraFormentorFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.3 s
29.6 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
97 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 250
224 hp
167 kW
CupraFormentorFacelift 20242.0 TSI
204 hp
152 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) Facelift 2023 GLB 250 has 20 hp more than Cupra Formentor Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Cupra Formentor Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI and Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) Facelift 2023 GLB 250: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
CupraFormentorFacelift 20242.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 250
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
CupraFormentorFacelift 20242.0 TSI
1,500 kg
3,307 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 250
236 km/h
147 mph
CupraFormentorFacelift 20242.0 TSI
225 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 2507.0 s
CupraFormentorFacelift 20242.0 TSI6.7 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) Facelift 2023 GLB 250 has more power, Cupra Formentor Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Cupra Formentor Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI and Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) Facelift 2023 GLB 250: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 250
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
CupraFormentorFacelift 20242.0 TSI
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Cupra Formentor Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI and Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) Facelift 2023 GLB 250: 0.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 250
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
CupraFormentorFacelift 20242.0 TSI
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 250
714 km
444 mi
CupraFormentorFacelift 20242.0 TSI
705 km
438 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 250
224 hp
167 kW
7.0 s
236 km/h
147 mph
CupraFormentorFacelift 20242.0 TSI
204 hp
152 kW
6.7 s
225 km/h
140 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 250
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,634 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,697 mm
66.8 in
CupraFormentorFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,451 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,528 mm
60.2 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 250
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
CupraFormentorFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) Facelift 2023 GLB 250 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 250
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
7.0 s
CupraFormentorFacelift 20242.0 TSI
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
6.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 250
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
CupraFormentorFacelift 20242.0 TSI
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 250CupraFormentorFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Power
224 hp
167 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
6.7 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,634 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,697 mm
66.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,451 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,528 mm
60.2 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
705 km
438 mi
Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLB (X247) Facelift 2023 GLB 250Cupra Formentor Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) Facelift 2023 GLB 250

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 9 km (6 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 145 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Cupra Formentor Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI

  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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