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Mercedes-Benz GLB vs Mercedes-Benz GLC
Selected trim250+ Electric380 mi · 85 kWh · £46,100
Selected trim400 4MATIC405 mi · 94 kWh · £61,100
At a glance
In this comparison, Mercedes-Benz GLB leads on value for money, family practicality and charging speed, while the Mercedes-Benz GLC leads on motorway range.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Mercedes-Benz GLB if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
Choose the Mercedes-Benz GLC if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Mercedes-Benz GLB leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueGLB
GLB
7
GLC
6
Motorway RangeGLC
GLB
6.3
GLC
6.9
FamilyGLB
GLB
8.7
GLC
7.9
ChargingGLB
GLB
9.1
GLC
8.2
Cost Per Mile
GLB
3.5
GLC
3.5
Too close to call
City DrivingGLB
GLB
4
GLC
2.5
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz GLB250+ Electric | Mercedes-Benz GLC400 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £46,100 (better) | £61,100 |
| Official range | 380 miles | 405 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 540 L (better) | 520 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 20 min (better) | 22 min |
| 0-62 mph | 7.4 sec | 6.9 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Mercedes-Benz GLB
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Length
Mercedes-Benz GLB4,732mm-113mm
Mercedes-Benz GLC4,845mm
Width
Mercedes-Benz GLB1,861mm-52mm
Mercedes-Benz GLC1,913mm
Height
Mercedes-Benz GLB1,687mm
Mercedes-Benz GLC1,644mm-43mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz GLB250+ Electric | Mercedes-Benz GLC400 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,732 mm | 4,845 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,861 mm (better) | 1,913 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,029 mm (better) | 2,089 mm |
| Height | 1,687 mm | 1,644 mm |
| Turning circle | 11.2 m (better) | 12.1 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 539 mm spare (better) | 487 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz GLB250+ Electric | Mercedes-Benz GLC400 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 7 (better) | 5 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 540 L (better) | 520 L |
| Frunk | 127 L | Not available |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 1,500 kg | 2,400 kg (better) |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
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.
Mercedes-Benz GLC
- 405 mile WLTP range, longer than 100% of SUVs we track.
- Peak DC charging of 330 kW, faster than 90% of SUVs in our catalogue.
- At 4,845 mm, longer than 85% of SUVs we track.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ Electric |  Mercedes-Benz GLC 400 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.73m | 4.84m+113mm |
| Width | 1.86m | 1.91m+52mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.03m | 2.09m+60mm |
| Height | 1.69m | 1.64m-43mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.89m | 2.97m+84mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 540L (better) | 520L |
| Frunk | 127L | Not available |
| Seats | 7 (better) | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 11.2m (better) | 12.1m |
| Kerb Weight | 2,270kg (better) | 2,581kg |
| Towing Capacity | 1,500kg | 2,400kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 85kWh | 94kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 380 mi | 405 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 320kW | 330kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £46,100 (better) | £61,100 |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2026+ | 2026+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz GLB250+ Electric | Mercedes-Benz GLC400 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 380 miles | 405 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 268 miles | 297 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 20 min (better) | 22 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 320 kW | 330 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 22 kW (better) | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | 164 Wh/km | 164 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 85 kWh | 94 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 800V | 800V |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz GLB250+ Electric | Mercedes-Benz GLC400 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 7.4 sec | 6.9 sec (better) |
| Power | 200 kW | 360 kW (better) |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 800 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
What the critics say
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Mercedes-Benz GLB
250+ Electric
Mercedes-Benz GLC
400 4MATIC
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Prices & deals
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Safety & ownership confidence
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)
Euro NCAP - Mercedes-Benz GLC 400 4MATIC
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant92%
Child Occupant90%
Vulnerable Road Users74%
Safety Assist84%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Buying options
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Mercedes-Benz GLC worth the extra £15,000 over the Mercedes-Benz GLB?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC costs £15,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz GLB. For that premium it adds 25 miles more WLTP range and 160 kW more power. The Mercedes-Benz GLB is not just cheaper - it also offers 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 GLB or the Mercedes-Benz GLC?
The Mercedes-Benz GLB is £15,000 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 Mercedes-Benz GLB comes out roughly £15,000 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 GLB and Mercedes-Benz GLC like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 268 miles for the Mercedes-Benz GLB and 297 miles for the Mercedes-Benz GLC - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Mercedes-Benz GLC goes roughly 29 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 20-22 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Mercedes-Benz GLB or the Mercedes-Benz GLC?
The Mercedes-Benz GLB is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 52 mm narrower than the Mercedes-Benz GLC. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 539 mm of total clearance for the Mercedes-Benz GLB and about 487 mm of total clearance for the Mercedes-Benz GLC. The Mercedes-Benz GLB also turns in a 0.9 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 GLB or the Mercedes-Benz GLC?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Mercedes-Benz GLB and 84% for the Mercedes-Benz GLC. 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 .