7.8
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB review
The Mercedes-Benz GLB is a unique option in Australia's crowded SUV market. It's not perfect, though.
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Scott Collie
2023 Mercedes-Benz GLB vs 2024 BMW X3 Comparison
Mercedes-Benz GLB
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2023 Mercedes-Benz
GLB
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2024 BMW
X3
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CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLB 200
Based on the BMW X3 sDRIVE20i
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
City drivingFuel Efficiency
60L
498 to 546 km
50L - 68L
55 to 721 km
Warranty
5 year
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Genuinely flexible interior
- Boxy looks stand out
- Significantly cheaper than GLB 250
Misses
- Seriously expensive to service
- Base engine isn't particularly 'Mercedes'
- Updated technology remains quite fiddly
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Practical, spacious interior
- Base engine has just enough go
- Better equipped than old-school base models
Misses
- It's still pricey
- No adaptive cruise control
- Lack of AWD undermines versatility
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- 21 Inch Alloy Wheels (+$1,290)
- Alloy Wheels Special 20 Inch (+$790)
- Alloy Wheels Special 21 Inch (+$1,990)
- Driver Assist Pack (+$1,990)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,490)
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Colours Available
The 2023 BMW X3 is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant.
- Alpine White
- M Carbon Black
- Black Sapphire
- Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect
- Mineral White (not available on M40i)
- Phytonic Blue
- M Brooklyn Grey
- M Sao Paulo Yellow (M Competition only)
- M Marina Bay Blue (M Competition only)
- M Toronto Red (M Competition only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO MPFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1991 | 1995 - 2998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.0L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 225kW | 135kW - 375kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5800 | 4000 - 5950 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm | 300Nm - 650Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3000 | 1350 - 2750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 9.3 - 16.5 | |
