BMW X5 (2027) vs Mercedes-Benz GLB
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| BMWX5 (2027) | Mercedes-BenzGLB | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | Coming spring 2027 (early information) | 2026 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | Electric, Hybrid |
| Power | 308–603 bhp (better) | 154–349 bhp |
| 0–62 mph | 4.5–6.1 s (better) | 5.5–9.7 s |
| Top speed | 143–155 mph (better) | 121–132 mph |
| Engine or motors | 40d xDrive: 2,993 cc six-cylinder diesel with 48 V mild hybrid, 230 kW (313 hp); 50e xDrive and M60e xDrive: 2,998 cc six-cylinder petrol plus electric motor, 360 kW (489 hp) and 450 kW (612 hp) system output respectively; bhp converted from BMW's kW figures | 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 | 670 Nm (40d xDrive), 700 Nm (50e xDrive), 800 Nm (M60e xDrive) | 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 Steptronic automatic | 2-speed automatic (electric); 8G-eDCT 8-speed dual-clutch (hybrid) |
| Drive | xDrive all-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) | 61–63 miles | 360–380 miles (better) |
| Battery | 26.5 kWh | 85 kWh (better) |
| Fastest charging | – | 320 kW |
| Economy (WLTP) | 49.6–54.3 mpg (better) | 45.6–47.9 mpg |
| Range detail | Provisional WLTP electric range up to 63 miles (50e xDrive) or 61 miles (M60e xDrive) | 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 | Plug-in hybrids: 11 kW AC; 0–100% in 3 hours at 11 kW; 26.5 kWh usable battery | 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 | Provisional WLTP combined: 47.1–54.3 mpg (50e xDrive), 45.6–49.6 mpg (M60e xDrive); 40d xDrive UK EU7 figure to be confirmed. The current BMW UK model page labels its plug-in hybrid consumption values as mpg but shows the l/100 km numbers; the BMW UK press kit gives the mpg figures used here. | 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 | Provisional WLTP combined 118–136 g/km (50e xDrive), 129–141 g/km (M60e xDrive); 40d xDrive UK EU7 figure to be confirmed | 0 g/km (electric); 134–142 g/km (hybrid) |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Seats | 5 | 7 (better) |
| Boot | 525–655 litres (better) | 540 litres |
| Length | 4,994 mm | 4,732 mm |
| Width | 2,000 mm | 1,861 mm |
| Weight | From 2,355 kg | From 1,910 kg |
| Boot | 655–1,850 litres (40d xDrive); 525–1,680 litres (plug-in hybrids) | 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 | Up to 3,000 kg braked (40d xDrive) or 3,300 kg (plug-in hybrids) | 1,500 kg braked (GLB 250+), 2,000 kg (GLB 350 4MATIC); 1,600–2,000 kg (hybrid); 750 kg unbraked |
| Size | 40d xDrive and 50e xDrive: 4,994 mm long, 2,000 mm wide, 1,751 mm high; M60e xDrive: 4,998 mm long; 3,035 mm wheelbase. DIN kerb weight is 2,355 kg (40d), 2,565 kg (50e) or 2,640 kg (M60e). | 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 |
| Infotainment | BMW Panoramic iDrive with Central Display and Panoramic Vision; Passenger Screen optional | – |
| Driver assistance | Driving Assistant Plus and Parking Assistant standard; Motorway Assistant and Parking Assistant Professional optional | – |
