2026 Genesis GV70 vs. 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 Review

Picture of the 2026 Genesis GV70

2026 Genesis
GV70

MSRP*: $47,985 to $70,095
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Picture of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250

2025 Mercedes-Benz
GLB 250

MSRP*: $45,800 to $47,800
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MPG - City 18 - 22 MPG 24 - 25 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 - 28 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 56.9 ft3 62.0 ft3
Engine
  • 300-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 375-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 221-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 300 - 375 hp 221 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 185.6 in 182.4 in
Exterior Width 75.2 in 72.2 in
Leg Room Front 41.3 in
Rear 37.2 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 38.1 in
Head Room Front 38.6 - 39.6 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.1 in
Front 40.7 in
Rear 39.3 in

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Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 than in the Genesis GV70, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Genesis GV70.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Genesis GV70 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 Genesis GV70 is somewhat more expensive than the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250.

Dimensions
Since the Genesis GV70 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 Genesis GV70 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250.

Handling
The Genesis GV70 has the same turning radius as the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Genesis GV70 greatly out-muscles the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Genesis GV70 transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250.

Utility
The Genesis GV70 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. The Genesis GV70 has less cargo space than the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.