Audi Q9 vs Mercedes-Benz GLB
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| AudiQ9 | Mercedes-BenzGLB | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | July 2026 | 2026 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Mild hybrid | Electric, Hybrid |
| Power | 295 bhp | 154–349 bhp (better) |
| 0–62 mph | 6.5 s | 5.5–9.7 s (better) |
| Top speed | 149 mph (better) | 121–132 mph |
| Engine or motors | 3.0-litre V6 TDI with MHEV plus and an electric-powered compressor (299 PS, up to 18 kW extra); bhp converted from Audi's PS figure | Electric: 200 kW (272 hp) GLB 250+ or 260 kW GLB 350 4MATIC, with a 2-speed transmission on the rear axle. Hybrid: 1,499 cc four-cylinder petrol of 100, 120 or 140 kW plus a 22 kW electric motor and 1.3 kWh battery; combined system output 115, 135 or 155 kW (bhp converted from Mercedes' kW figures) |
| Torque | 630 Nm | 335 Nm (GLB 250+), 515 Nm (GLB 350 4MATIC); hybrid system torque 280 Nm (GLB 180), 330 Nm (GLB 200), 380 Nm (GLB 220 4MATIC) |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic | 2-speed automatic (electric); 8G-eDCT 8-speed dual-clutch (hybrid) |
| Drive | quattro four-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive (GLB 250+); all-wheel drive (4MATIC); front-wheel drive (GLB 180, GLB 200) |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | – | 360–380 miles |
| Battery | – | 85 kWh |
| Fastest charging | – | 320 kW |
| Economy (WLTP) | 36.4 mpg | 45.6–47.9 mpg (better) |
| Range detail | – | WLTP electric range 380 miles (GLB 250+, Mercedes UK technical data; 352–379 miles in the UK brochure) and 342–360 miles (GLB 350 4MATIC, UK brochure); 225–260 km added in 10 minutes of DC charging (GLB 250+) |
| Charging | – | 85 kWh usable battery; DC up to 320 kW (10–80% in 22 minutes); 11 kW AC (0–100% in 9 hours; 13.75 hours at 7 kW) |
| Efficiency | WLTP combined: 35.5–36.4 mpg, depending on trim | 16.4 kWh/100 km (GLB 250+); 47.9 mpg (GLB 180), 47.1 mpg (GLB 200), 45.6 mpg (GLB 220 4MATIC), WLTP combined |
| CO2 emissions | 204–209 g/km, WLTP combined | 0 g/km (electric); 134–142 g/km (hybrid) |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot | – | 540 litres |
| Length | 5,307 mm | 4,732 mm |
| Width | 2,043 mm | 1,861 mm |
| Weight | From 2,530 kg | From 1,910 kg |
| Boot | Audi UK lists 700/850/2,308 litres | 540 litres (Mercedes UK technical data); the UK brochure lists 480–1,605 litres and a 127-litre front boot on the electric versions |
| Towing | 3,500 kg braked | 1,500 kg braked (GLB 250+), 2,000 kg (GLB 350 4MATIC); 1,600–2,000 kg (hybrid); 750 kg unbraked |
| Size | 5,307 mm long (Audi UK; Audi Germany's configurator gives 5,309 mm), 2,043 mm wide (Audi Germany configurator; 2,205 mm mirror to mirror on Audi UK's data), 1,806 mm high, 3,140 mm wheelbase; weight is Audi UK's unladen figure | 4,732 mm long, 1,861 mm wide without mirrors (2,029 mm with), 1,687 mm high (electric) or 1,681 mm (hybrid); 11.2 m (electric) or 11.9 m (hybrid) turning circle; kerb weight 2,270 kg (GLB 250+), 1,910–1,975 kg (hybrid) |
| Tech and safety | ||
| Warranty | – | Battery: 8 years or 100,000 miles, 70% capacity |
| Driver assistance | Adaptive cruise assist plus, with hands-free driving on approved motorways in the US, Canada and Germany | – |
