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Leapmotor B10 vs Mercedes-Benz GLB
Selected trim67.1kWh Design270 mi · 67.1 kWh · £31,495
Selected trim250+ Electric380 mi · 85 kWh · £46,100
At a glance
In this comparison, Leapmotor B10 leads on city driving, while the Mercedes-Benz GLB leads on motorway range, family practicality and charging speed.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Leapmotor B10 if...
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
Choose the Mercedes-Benz GLB if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2.2p per mile on off-peak electricity
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Mercedes-Benz GLB leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
Value
Leapmotor
6.8
Mercedes-Benz
7
Too close to call
Motorway RangeMercedes-Benz
Leapmotor
3.9
Mercedes-Benz
6.3
FamilyMercedes-Benz
Leapmotor
6.4
Mercedes-Benz
8.7
ChargingMercedes-Benz
Leapmotor
7.3
Mercedes-Benz
9.1
Cost Per MileMercedes-Benz
Leapmotor
2.5
Mercedes-Benz
3.5
City DrivingLeapmotor
Leapmotor
5.3
Mercedes-Benz
4
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Mercedes-Benz GLB
250+ Electric
- 110 miles more WLTP range
- 110 litres more boot space
- 152 kW faster rapid charging
- 40 kW more power
- 2 more seats
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Leapmotor B1067.1kWh Design | Mercedes-Benz GLB250+ Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £31,495 (better) | £46,100 |
| Official range | 270 miles | 380 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 430 L | 540 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 20 min | 20 min |
| 0-62 mph | 8 sec | 7.4 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Leapmotor B10
Mercedes-Benz GLB
Length
Leapmotor B104,515mm-217mm
Mercedes-Benz GLB4,732mm
Width
Leapmotor B101,885mm
Mercedes-Benz GLB1,861mm-24mm
Height
Leapmotor B101,655mm-32mm
Mercedes-Benz GLB1,687mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Leapmotor B1067.1kWh Design | Mercedes-Benz GLB250+ Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,515 mm | 4,732 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,885 mm | 1,861 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 2,029 mm |
| Height | 1,655 mm | 1,687 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.7 m (better) | 11.2 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 515 mm spare | 539 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Leapmotor B1067.1kWh Design | Mercedes-Benz GLB250+ Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 7 (better) |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 2 | Not available |
| Boot space (seats up) | 430 L | 540 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1700 L | Not available |
| Frunk | 25 L | 127 L (better) |
| Towing capacity (braked) | Not available | 1,500 kg |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Leapmotor B10
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Mercedes-Benz GLB
- A 127 L frunk, one of 4 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with a front boot of 127 L or more.
- 380 mile WLTP range, longer than 90% of SUVs we track.
- Peak DC charging of 320 kW, faster than 90% of SUVs in our catalogue.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Leapmotor B10 67.1kWh Design |  Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.51m | 4.73m+217mm |
| Width | 1.89m | 1.86m-24mm |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 2.03m |
| Height | 1.66m | 1.69m+32mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.73m | 2.89m+153mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 430L | 540L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | 1700L | Not available |
| Frunk | 25L | 127L (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 7 (better) |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.7m (better) | 11.2m |
| Kerb Weight | 1,845kg (better) | 2,270kg |
| Towing Capacity | Not available | 1,500kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 67.1kWh | 85kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 270 mi | 380 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 168kW | 320kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £31,495 (better) | £46,100 |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2025+ | 2026+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Leapmotor B1067.1kWh Design | Mercedes-Benz GLB250+ Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 270 miles | 380 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 193 miles | 268 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 20 min | 20 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 168 kW | 320 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 22 kW (better) |
| Energy consumption | 174 Wh/km | 164 Wh/km (better) |
| Usable battery capacity | 65 kWh | 85 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | NMC |
| Battery architecture | Not available | 800V |
| Heat pump | Standard | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Leapmotor B1067.1kWh Design | Mercedes-Benz GLB250+ Electric |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 8 sec | 7.4 sec (better) |
| Power | 160 kW | 200 kW (better) |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 335 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Leapmotor B10
67.1kWh Design
Mercedes-Benz GLB
250+ Electric
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Leapmotor B10
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Prices & deals
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Leapmotor B10 67.1kWh Design
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant93%
Child Occupant93%
Vulnerable Road Users84%
Safety Assist85%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ Electric
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant92%
Child Occupant88%
Vulnerable Road Users78%
Safety Assist74%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Leapmotor B1067.1kWh Design | Mercedes-Benz GLB250+ Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | Not available |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km | Not available |
Buying options
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Leapmotor B10
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Mercedes-Benz GLB
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Live used listings
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Leapmotor B10
- £26,3992026Car360View
Mercedes-Benz GLB
No active listings.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Mercedes-Benz GLB worth the extra £14,605 over the Leapmotor B10?
The Mercedes-Benz GLB costs £14,605 more than the Leapmotor B10. For that premium it adds 110 miles more WLTP range, 152 kW faster peak rapid charging and 110 litres more boot space. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Mercedes-Benz GLB comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Leapmotor B10 or the Mercedes-Benz GLB?
The Leapmotor B10 is £14,605 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £176 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Leapmotor B10 comes out roughly £14,525 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Leapmotor B10 and Mercedes-Benz GLB like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 193 miles for the Leapmotor B10 and 268 miles for the Mercedes-Benz GLB - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Mercedes-Benz GLB goes roughly 75 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 20-20 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Leapmotor B10 or the Mercedes-Benz GLB?
The two are within 24 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 539 mm of total clearance for the Mercedes-Benz GLB and about 515 mm of total clearance for the Leapmotor B10. The Leapmotor B10 also turns in a 0.5 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Leapmotor B10 or the Mercedes-Benz GLB?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 90% battery health for the Leapmotor B10 and 84% for the Mercedes-Benz GLB. That gives the Leapmotor B10 a modest edge in retained real-world range. The Leapmotor B10's LFP-type pack tolerates daily 100% charging, while the Mercedes-Benz GLB's NMC-type pack lasts longest kept to about 80% for everyday use.
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Data accuracy
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