2025 Honda Pilot vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 Review

Picture of the 2025 Honda Pilot

2025 Honda
Pilot

MSRP*: $39,900 to $54,280
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Picture of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250

2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLB 250

MSRP*: $44,650 to $46,650
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MPG - City 18 - 19 MPG 24 - 25 MPG
MPG - Hwy 23 - 27 MPG 32 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 86.5 - 87.0 ft3 62.0 ft3
Engine
  • 285-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, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 285 hp 221 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 - 5,000 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 199.9 - 200.2 in 182.4 in
Exterior Width 78.5 in 72.2 in
Leg Room Front 41.0 in
Rear 40.8 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 38.1 in
Head Room Front 39.1 - 40.5 in
Rear 39.2 - 40.2 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.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Honda Pilot than in the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250. 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 Honda Pilot.

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

Dimensions
Since the Honda Pilot is much wider than the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Honda Pilot, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250.

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

Performance
The Honda Pilot has a little more horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Honda Pilot and the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

Utility
The Honda Pilot offers greater seating capacity than the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. With the Honda Pilot, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250.