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Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) · Facelift 2023 GLB 250vsVolkswagen Tiguan III 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

Volkswagen Tiguan III

2.0 TSI

204 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2024-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) Facelift 2023 GLB 250

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    236 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    224 hp
    167 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    133 hp/t
    99 kW/t
    7.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100

Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,644 kg
    3,624 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    716 km
    445 mi
  • Largest trunk
    652 L
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 250VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI
Power
224hp167kW
204hp152kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,690kg3,726lb
1,644kg3,624lb
Gross weight
2,265kg4,993lb
2,220kg4,894lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
78.5s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
76.7s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
28.3s
Calculated
30.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
195Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
716km445mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,634mm182in
4,539mm179in
Width
1,834mm72in
1,859mm73in
Height
1,697mm67in
1,656mm65in
Wheelbase
2,829mm111in
2,680mm106in
Front track
1,604mm63in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,604mm63in
1,578mm62in
Ground clearance
135mm5in
-
Trunk volume
565L
652L
Max trunk volume
1,800L
1,650L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
58L

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 250Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) Facelift 2023 GLB 250: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan III 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
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI-1,500-4,400 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 250VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.3 s
30.7 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
97 mph
154 km/h
95 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
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI
204 hp
152 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) Facelift 2023 GLB 250 has 20 hp more than Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan III 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
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 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
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI
1,644 kg
3,624 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
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI
229 km/h
142 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
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI7.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) Facelift 2023 GLB 250 and Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TSI: 0.1 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
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

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
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.1 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
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI
716 km
445 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
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI
204 hp
152 kW
7.1 s
229 km/h
142 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
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
652 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,539 mm
178.7 in
Height
1,656 mm
65.2 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
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 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
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
7.1 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
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLB (X247)Facelift 2023GLB 250VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 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
7.1 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
1,644 kg
3,624 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 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
652 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,539 mm
178.7 in
Height
1,656 mm
65.2 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
716 km
445 mi
Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
652 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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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 250Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TSI
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) Facelift 2023 GLB 250

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TSI

  • Is 46 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 km (1 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 87 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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