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Mercedes-Benz GLB 250
Car A
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250
The Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 balances punchy turbo power with family-friendly practicality for growing families and road trips. A big 570 L trunk, strong safety ranking signal, and a 38,500 price point add up to good value in its segment.
5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety7.8 L/100km
Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line
Car B
Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line
The Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line balances strong straight-line pace with family-ready space for growing families and regular road trips. Solid cargo capacity and a price around 39,000 add to its appeal.
5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety320 hp
Why compared more powercomparison picksame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 66 / 76
City 46 / 45
Budget / value 44 / 58
Road trip 56 / 58
Performance 30 / 30
Cargo 40 / 42
Practical 42 / 54
Premium 47 / 29
Winter 36 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 · Orange = Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz GLB 250

  • Strong 2.0L turbo performance (224 hp, 350 Nm) for confident passing and merging
  • Spacious 570 L trunk supports family gear and road-trip luggage
  • Good value in its segment at a listed price of 38,500
  • Safety ranks highly in model signals, aligning with family use

Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line

  • Quick 0–100 km/h in 5.1s enables confident passing and merging
  • Generous 615 L trunk eases family packing and road-trip loads
  • Seats five, aligning with growing-family needs
  • Price around 39,000 offers good value in its segment

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 uses 7.8 L/100km vs 8.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line if…
More power
Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line puts out 320 hp vs 224 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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