BMW X3 vs Mercedes-Benz GLB

Should you buy BMW X3 or Mercedes-Benz GLB? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. BMW X3 price starts at Rs 75.80 Lakh ex-showroom for xDrive 20 M Sport (Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz GLB price starts Rs 64.80 Lakh ex-showroom for 200 Progressive Line (Petrol). X3 has 1998 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while GLB has 1998 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the X3 has a mileage of 17.86 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the GLB has a mileage of 18 kmpl (Diesel top model).

X3 Vs GLB

Key Highlights	BMW X3	Mercedes-Benz GLB
On Road Price	Rs.91,59,538^*	Rs.84,55,401^*
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1995	1998
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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BMW X3
Rs77.80 Lakh^*
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Mercedes-Benz GLB
Rs71.80 Lakh^*
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BMW X3
xDrive 20d M Sport
77.80 Lakh^*
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Mercedes-Benz GLB
220d 4Matic
71.80 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	xDrive 20d M Sport	220d 4Matic
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.91,59,538^*	Rs.84,55,401^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,74,341/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,60,929/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.3,29,238	Rs.3,06,101
User Rating	4.1 Based on 3 Reviews	4.1 Based on 52 Reviews
Brochure	Brochure not available	Download Brochure

Basic Information

xDrive 20d M Sport

220d 4Matic

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.91,59,538^*

Rs.84,55,401^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,74,341/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.1,60,929/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.3,29,238

Rs.3,06,101

User Rating

4.1

Based on 3 Reviews

4.1

Based on 52 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	2.0L Diesel	OM654q
Displacement (cc)	1995	1998
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	194bhp@4000rpm	187.74bhp@3800rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	400Nm@1500-2750rpm	400Nm@1600-2600rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	-	Direct Injection
Turbo Charger	Yes	yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8-Speed	8-Speed DCT
Drive Type	AWD	AWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

2.0L Diesel

OM654q

Displacement (cc)

1995

1998

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

194bhp@4000rpm

187.74bhp@3800rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	18
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	17.86	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	52
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	-	217
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Air suspension	-
Rear Suspension	Air suspension	-
Steering Type	Electric	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	-
Rear Brake Type	Disc	-
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	217
0-100kmph (Seconds)	7.7 s	7.6 s
Tyre Size	245/50 R19	-
Tyre Type	-	Tubeless, Radial
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	19	-
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	19	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Air suspension

Rear Suspension

Air suspension

Steering Type

Electric

Front Brake Type

Disc

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4708	4646
Width (mm)	1891	2020
Height (mm)	1676	1706
Wheel Base (mm)	-	2730
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1586
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	1740
Seating Capacity	5	7
Boot Space (Litres)	-	570
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	-	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	-	Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	-	Yes
Vanity Mirror	-	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Navigation System	-	Yes
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	Yes	-
Foldable Rear Seat	40:20:40 Split	40:20:40 Split
Smart Access Card Entry	-	Yes
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	No	-
Gear Shift Indicator	-	No
Rear Curtain	-	No
Luggage Hook And Net	-	No
Battery Saver	Yes	Yes
Memory Function Seats	-	Front
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	-
Drive Modes	-	4
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Voice assisted sunroof	Yes	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Height & Reach	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	Front
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Power Boot

Automatic Climate Control

3 Zone

2 Zone

Air Quality Control

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	-	Yes
Leather Seats	-	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	-	Yes
Digital Odometer	-	Yes
Dual Tone Dashboard	-	Yes
Additional Features	-	"Ambient Lighting in 64 colors, Touchpad, Third row seating, Overhead control panel, “4 light stones”, Interior lamp/ reading lamp in rear in support plate (rear/left/right), Touchpad illumination, Reading lamps (front/ left/ right), console downlighter, Vanity lights (front/ left/ right), Signal and ambient lamp, Footwell lighting (front/ left/ right), Oddments tray lighting, AMG Floor Mats, Sports Seats, DINAMICA Micro Fiber Black, Carbon-structure trim, steering wheel in nappa leather", All-digital instrument display 10.25 inch, Cup holder/ stowage compartment lighting, A fine-dust activated charcoal filter improves the air quality in the vehicle. It filters dust, soot and pollen from the air and also reduces pollutants and odours, Dew point sensor prevents windows from misting up and ensures energy-efficient climate control
Digital Cluster	Yes	-
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	12.3	-
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Interior

Tachometer

Electronic Multi Tripmeter

Leather Seats

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Rear Right Side
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Brooklyn Grey MetallicAlpine WhiteIndividual Tanzanite BlueCreamy WhiteBlack Sapphire MetallicX3 Colours	Patagonia Red MetallicMountain GreyPolar WhiteDenim BlueCosmos BlackGLB Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Tinted Glass	-	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	-	Yes
Chrome Garnish	-	Yes
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	-	"AMG front apron with front splitter in chrome,AMG rear apron with diffuser look and trim element in chrome plus two visible tailpipe trim elements, Diamond radiator grille with pins in chrome, single louvre with chrome insert, Side trim (cladding) in grained black with chrome-plated inserts, Aluminium-look roof rails, Large glass module of tinted safety glass, Electric roller sunblind with one-touch control, Comprehensive safety concept(Obstruction sensor, Automatic rain closing function), Chrome-plated waistline and window line trim strips,Panoramic Sliding Sunroof, Net wind deflector in the front tion, AMG 5-twin-spoke light-alloy wheels
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Sunroof	Panoramic	-
Boot Opening	Hands-Free	-
Puddle Lamps	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered	-
Tyre Size	245/50 R19	-
Tyre Type	-	Tubeless, Radial
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Rear Right Side

Headlight

Taillight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Brooklyn Grey MetallicAlpine WhiteIndividual Tanzanite BlueCreamy WhiteBlack Sapphire MetallicX3 Colours

Patagonia Red MetallicMountain GreyPolar WhiteDenim BlueCosmos BlackGLB Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	-
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	7
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	-	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	-
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	-
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	Driver's Window	-
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	-
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	-
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	-
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	-
Curtain Airbag	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	-
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	-	5
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Advance Internet
Live Location	Yes	-
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	Yes	-
E-Manual	Yes	-
Digital Car Key	Yes	-
Navigation With Live Traffic	Yes	-
Live Weather	Yes	-
E-Call & I-Call	Yes	-
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	Yes	-
SOS Button	Yes	-
RSA	Yes	-
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Unauthorised Vehicle Entry

E-Manual

Digital Car Key

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	-
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Compass	-	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	14.9	10.25
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	15	-
Additional Features	-	Touch inputs, Personalisation,Alexa Home Integration with Mercedes me
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

BMW X3
- New refreshed looks but still as good looking as ever
- Interiors have received a complete refresh and look very premium and youthful
- Large 14-inch touch screen, 15-speaker sound, and three zone climate control are some of the highlights
- Multiple airbags, ADAS and 360 degree camera are part of a strong safety suite
- Diesel and petrol engine options too
Mercedes-Benz GLB
- Looks butch and muscular
- An allrounder in the truest sense
- Available with petrol, diesel and an electric drivetrain
- Feels luxurious

BMW X3
- Youthful interiors may not appeal to the old school enthusiast
Mercedes-Benz GLB
- 3rd row space is not enough for adults.
- Priced at a premium as it is a full import.

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLB?

A ) BMW X3 price starts at ₹ 75.80 Lakh & Mercedes-Benz GLB price starts at ₹ 64.80 Lakh in New Delhi. Mercedes-Benz GLB is cheaper between these two cars.

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