Volkswagen T-Roc R vs Mercedes-Benz GLB 35 AMG — full comparison

Volkswagen T-Roc R

Suv · Gasoline

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Mercedes-Benz GLB 35 AMG

Suv · Gasoline

Volkswagen T-Roc R

Car A

Volkswagen T-Roc R

The Volkswagen T-Roc R blends brisk performance with compact family practicality for city use and road trips. Its 300 hp and 445-liter trunk stand out, while the 8.4 combined consumption and a price around 45,000 may give pause.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety8.4 L/100km

Mercedes-Benz GLB 35 AMG

Car B

Mercedes-Benz GLB 35 AMG

A fast five-seater that mixes strong power with everyday space, the GLB 35 AMG suits growing families who want pace for road trips. Efficiency and price place it outside the budget end of the segment.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety421 hp

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Usage fit

Family 62 / 66

City 44 / 39

Budget / value 41 / 33

Road trip 51 / 55

Performance 28 / 35

Cargo 32 / 40

Practical 38 / 39

Premium 30 / 55

Winter 36 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = Volkswagen T-Roc R · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLB 35 AMG

Specs side-by-side

Spec Volkswagen T-Roc R Mercedes-Benz GLB 35 AMG

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Pros & cons

Volkswagen T-Roc R

300 hp and 4.9 s 0–100 km/h deliver confident passing and on-ramps
445-liter trunk and five seats handle family gear and weekend luggage
Compact-family focus with versatility for city errands and longer trips
Safety ranks strongly in the signals, appealing to family buyers
Combined consumption of 8.4 may feel thirsty for heavy city commuting
Petrol-only powertrain offers no hybrid or electric efficiency gains
Price around 45,000 may stretch some budgets
Not aimed at track-style performance or luxury ambiance per usage signals

Mercedes-Benz GLB 35 AMG

Quick 0–100 km/h in 5.2 s and 421 hp support confident passing and merging
570 L cargo space and five seats fit family use and road trips
2.0L turbocharged I4 delivers responsive performance without a bulky engine
Around 55,000 for this blend of pace and practicality is good value in its segment
Combined consumption of 10.2 L/100 km raises running costs
Seats only five, so not ideal if you need a third row
Not aimed at performance‑driving purists despite strong power
Price won’t suit budget‑focused buyers

Verdict

Pick Volkswagen T-Roc R if…

Best fuel economy

Volkswagen T-Roc R uses 8.4 L/100km vs 10.2 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLB 35 AMG if…

More power

Mercedes-Benz GLB 35 AMG puts out 421 hp vs 300 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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