2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB vs. 2022 BMW X3
Are you comparing the GLB vs. X3? You’re not alone, but between this Mercedes-Benz and this BMW, which is the best? The two models offer comparable luxuries, but only the GLB offers seating for up to seven passengers. Additionally, the GLB is lighter than its rival, and it gets better fuel economy on the highway! Of course, it’s also important to note that the GLB costs more than $5,000 less as standard. Our 2021 vs. 2022 comparison covers all the details.
Dimensions & Seating Capacity: GLB vs. X3
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB and the 2022 BMW X3 are close competitors, but the GLB wins out in the areas that are most important to the busy drivers of Westport and Norwalk. Here’s exactly what we mean:
- Seating Capacity: Both the GLB and the X3 come standard with seating for five, but the GLB notches an important win by offering an optional third-row bench seat. This brings its maximum seating capacity to seven passengers.
- Second-Row Legroom: No passenger wants to feel cramped on longer drives—and a couple of inches of legroom can make all the difference. The GLB provides 38.1 inches of second-row legroom, compared to 36.4 inches in the X3.
Despite all this, the GLB is actually the smaller of the two models! It measures 182.4 inches from end to end, while the X3 comes in at 185.9 inches. This means the GLB is a little bit easier to park and maneuver on the roads of Fairfield and Weston.
Price and Value: GLB vs. X3
No driver wants to spend more than they have to spend, even in the luxury market. That’s why it’s so important to point out that a significant difference in starting price separates these two models.
- The GLB starts at $38,050 MSRP*, while the X3 starts at $43,700 MSRP.
- Additionally, both models come standard with Apple CarPlay™, synthetic leather upholstery, remote keyless entry, and much more.
- Although the X3 comes standard with a larger touchscreen, drivers can upgrade with the GLB Premium Package to access a touchscreen of the exact same size, and much more—all for less than the starting price of the X3.
- Lastly, only the GLB offers Android Auto™ and a fully-digital gauge cluster as standard. To get either feature in the X3, you’ll need to spend even more.
Crucially, the fact that the GLB offers better highway fuel economy means that it may also cost less to own! You’ll get up to 31 mpg highway in the Mercedes-Benz, vs. 29 mpg highway in the most efficient X3.
Test Drive the Mercedes-Benz GLB in Fairfield
If you like how the Mercedes-Benz GLB looks on paper, you’ll find even more to love when you get behind the wheel at our dealership. Visit us to take your test drive or start your adventure by exploring our online buying process today.
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*Base MSRP excludes transportation and handling charges, destination charges, taxes, title, registration, preparation and documentary fees, tags, labor and installation charges, insurance, and optional equipment, products, packages and accessories. Actual vehicle price may vary by Dealer.
**EPA estimated fuel economy. Compare the estimated mpg to the estimated mpg of other vehicles. You may get different mileage depending on how fast you drive, weather conditions and trip length. Your actual highway mileage will probably be less than the highway estimate.
