2024 BMW
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
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| MPG - City | 21 - 23 MPG | 24 - 25 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 26 - 29 MPG | 32 - 33 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 62.7 ft3 | 62.0 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 248 - 382 hp | 221 hp |
| Exterior Length | 185.9 in | 182.4 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.4 - 74.7 in | 72.2 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 40.3 in
Rear 36.4 in |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 38.1 in |
| Head Room |
Front 41.1 in
Rear 39.1 in |
Front 40.7 in
Rear 39.3 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 than in the BMW X3, due to its greater head- and legroom.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the BMW X3 and the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the BMW X3 as you will with the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The BMW X3 is somewhat more expensive than the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250.
Dimensions
Since the BMW X3 is much wider than the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
When looking at overall length, the BMW X3 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250.
Handling
The BMW X3 has a larger turning radius than the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
The BMW X3 has a little more horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250.
Powertrain
With similar torque, the BMW X3 and the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.
Utility
The BMW X3 has less seating than the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250, making the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the BMW X3 as you will in the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250.