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Mercedes-Benz EQC vs Mercedes-Benz GLB
Selected trim400 4MATIC · 2019-24259 mi · 80 kWh · £65,640
Selected trim250+ Electric380 mi · 85 kWh · £46,100
At a glance
The Mercedes-Benz EQC was replaced by the Mercedes-Benz GLC in 2026. Compare the Mercedes-Benz GLC with the Mercedes-Benz GLB
In this comparison, Mercedes-Benz EQC stays competitive across the board, while the Mercedes-Benz GLB leads on value for money, motorway range and family practicality.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Mercedes-Benz GLB if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- 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
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Mercedes-Benz GLB wins almost every category - it's the clear choice unless price is the deciding factor.
ValueGLB
EQC
4.2
GLB
7
Motorway RangeGLB
EQC
2.3
GLB
6.3
FamilyGLB
EQC
7
GLB
8.7
ChargingGLB
EQC
1.4
GLB
9.1
Cost Per MileGLB
EQC
1.1
GLB
3.5
City DrivingGLB
EQC
2.7
GLB
4
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Mercedes-Benz GLB
250+ Electric
- £19,540 cheaper
- 121 miles more WLTP range
- 210 kW faster rapid charging
- 20 min quicker 10-80% rapid charge
- 0.6 m tighter turning circle
- 2 more seats
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz EQC400 4MATIC | Mercedes-Benz GLB250+ Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £65,640 | £46,100 (better) |
| Official range | 259 miles | 380 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 500 L | 540 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 40 min | 20 min (better) |
| 0-62 mph | 5.1 sec (better) | 7.4 sec |
Size Comparison
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Length
Mercedes-Benz EQC4,762mm
Mercedes-Benz GLB4,732mm-30mm
Width
Mercedes-Benz EQC1,884mm
Mercedes-Benz GLB1,861mm-23mm
Height
Mercedes-Benz EQC1,624mm-63mm
Mercedes-Benz GLB1,687mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz EQC400 4MATIC | Mercedes-Benz GLB250+ Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,762 mm | 4,732 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,884 mm | 1,861 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,096 mm | 2,029 mm (better) |
| Height | 1,624 mm | 1,687 mm |
| Turning circle | 11.8 m | 11.2 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 516 mm spare | 539 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz EQC400 4MATIC | Mercedes-Benz GLB250+ Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 7 (better) |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 2 | Not available |
| Boot space (seats up) | 500 L | 540 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1460 L | Not available |
| Frunk | Not available | 127 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 1,800 kg (better) | 1,500 kg |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Mercedes-Benz EQC
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 |  Mercedes-Benz EQC 400 4MATIC |  Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.76m | 4.73m-30mm |
| Width | 1.88m | 1.86m-23mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.10m | 2.03m-67mm |
| Height | 1.62m | 1.69m+63mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.87m | 2.89m+15mm |
| Ground Clearance | 177mm | Not available |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 500L | 540L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | 1460L | Not available |
| Frunk | Not available | 127L |
| Seats | 5 | 7 (better) |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 11.8m | 11.2m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 2,495kg | 2,270kg (better) |
| Towing Capacity | 1,800kg (better) | 1,500kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 80kWh | 85kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 259 mi | 380 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 110kW | 320kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £65,640 | £46,100 (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2019–2024 | 2026+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz EQC400 4MATIC | Mercedes-Benz GLB250+ Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 259 miles | 380 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 216 miles | 268 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 40 min | 20 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 110 kW | 320 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 7.4 kW | 22 kW (better) |
| Energy consumption | Not available | 164 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 80 kWh | 85 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 400V | 800V (better) |
| Heat pump | Standard | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz EQC400 4MATIC | Mercedes-Benz GLB250+ Electric |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 5.1 sec (better) | 7.4 sec |
| Power | 300 kW (better) | 200 kW |
| Torque | 760 Nm (better) | 335 Nm |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Mercedes-Benz EQC
400 4MATIC
Mercedes-Benz GLB
250+ Electric
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Mercedes-Benz EQC
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Prices & deals
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Compare with petrol or diesel
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Cost per mile
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Mercedes-Benz EQC 400 4MATIC
Tested 2019
Adult Occupant96%
Child Occupant90%
Vulnerable Road Users75%
Safety Assist75%
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 | Mercedes-Benz EQC400 4MATIC | Mercedes-Benz GLB250+ Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | Not available |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,000 km | Not available |
Buying options
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Mercedes-Benz EQC
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Mercedes-Benz GLB
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Live used listings
Active inventory from independent UK dealers.
Mercedes-Benz EQC
- £29,9992023Car360View
- £22,3992023Car360View
- £25,3062023Car360View
Mercedes-Benz GLB
No active listings.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQC worth the extra £19,540 over the Mercedes-Benz GLB?
The Mercedes-Benz EQC costs £19,540 more than the Mercedes-Benz GLB. For that premium it adds 100 kW more power and a 2.3s quicker 0-62mph time. The Mercedes-Benz GLB is not just cheaper - it also offers 121 miles more WLTP range, 210 kW faster peak rapid charging and 2 more seats (7 versus 5). On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Mercedes-Benz GLB comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Mercedes-Benz EQC or the Mercedes-Benz GLB?
The Mercedes-Benz GLB is £19,540 cheaper to buy. The Mercedes-Benz GLB is cheaper to charge, roughly £176 a year versus £208 for the Mercedes-Benz EQC, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Mercedes-Benz GLB comes out roughly £19,700 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Mercedes-Benz EQC and Mercedes-Benz GLB like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 216 miles for the Mercedes-Benz EQC 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 52 miles further between charging stops. A rapid charge to 80% takes around 40 minutes in the Mercedes-Benz EQC and 20 in the Mercedes-Benz GLB, so the Mercedes-Benz GLB loses less time at each stop. That makes the Mercedes-Benz GLB the stronger long-distance car.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Mercedes-Benz EQC or the Mercedes-Benz GLB?
The two are within 23 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 516 mm of total clearance for the Mercedes-Benz EQC. The Mercedes-Benz GLB also turns in a 0.6 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Mercedes-Benz EQC or the Mercedes-Benz GLB?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Mercedes-Benz EQC and 84% for the Mercedes-Benz GLB. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .