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Suv · Phev
Volkswagen Touareg TDI
Car A
Volkswagen Touareg TDI
The Touareg TDI blends brisk diesel V6 performance with efficient 7.5 combined consumption and a massive 810 L trunk. Best for road trips and five-seat family duty rather than city or performance-focused driving.
5 seatsSuvDiesel5-star safety262 hp
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250e
Car B
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250e
The Mercedes-Benz GLB 250e is a plug-in hybrid five-seater that suits growing families, pairing everyday practicality (495-liter trunk) with very low combined consumption. It delivers brisk 0–100 km/h in 6.9 seconds, but isn’t aimed at performance or cargo-heavy use.
5 seatsSuvPhev5-star safety1.8 L/100kmPlug-in hybrid
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Usage fit

Family 74 / 64
City 31 / 52
Budget / value 37 / 48
Road trip 79 / 58
Performance 27 / 26
Cargo 53 / 35
Practical 48 / 46
Premium 38 / 50
Winter 40 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = Volkswagen Touareg TDI · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLB 250e

Specs side-by-side

Spec Volkswagen Touareg TDI Mercedes-Benz GLB 250e
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Volkswagen Touareg TDI

  • Efficient for its class on long trips (7.5 combined consumption).
  • 580 Nm torque enables confident highway passing and easy cruising.
  • Huge 810 L trunk for luggage and gear on road trips.
  • Strong safety standing signaled in our rankings.

Mercedes-Benz GLB 250e

  • Very low combined consumption (1.8) for efficient daily driving
  • Five seats and a 495-liter trunk cover typical family needs
  • 218 hp and 450 Nm deliver confident acceleration (0–100 km/h in 6.9 s)
  • Capable on highways with a 210 km/h top speed and strong mid-range pull

Verdict

Pick Volkswagen Touareg TDI if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Volkswagen Touareg TDI is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz GLB 250e if…
Performance & capability
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250e is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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