2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43 vs. 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 Review

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2025 Mercedes-Benz
AMG GLC 43

MSRP*: $67,100 to $72,900
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2025 Mercedes-Benz
GLB 250

MSRP*: $45,800 to $47,800
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MPG - City 18 - 19 MPG 24 - 25 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 - 25 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 59.3 ft3 62.0 ft3
Engine
  • 416-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 221-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 416 hp 221 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 187.0 - 188.7 in 182.4 in
Exterior Width 75.6 in 72.2 in
Leg Room Front 40.8 in
Rear 37.2 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 38.1 in
Head Room Front 38.9 - 41.1 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.6 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 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43, 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 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43 and the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250.

Convenience
With the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

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 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43 will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43 is much wider than the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43, which is slightly longer than the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43 greatly out-muscles the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250.

Utility
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43 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.