BMW X3 vs Mercedes-Benz GLB

Last Updated: August 28, 2026

BMW X3 price starts at Rs. 69.90 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.90 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mercedes-Benz GLB, priced at Rs. 71.80 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the X3 offers a claimed 13.38 kmpl, while the GLB delivers 9.7 kmpl. On the performance front, the X3 uses a 1998cc engine producing 187bhp@5000rpm and the GLB a 1998cc engine producing 187.74bhp@3800rpm. If you're deciding between the X3 and GLB, the X3 is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the GLB stands out for performance.

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X3 vs GLB Comparison Summary

Specification BMW X3Mercedes-Benz GLB
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 69.90 LakhRs. 71.80 Lakh
Mileage 13.38 kmpl9.7 kmpl
Engine 1998 cc1998 cc
Max power 187bhp@5000rpm187.74bhp@3800rpm
Top speed Not Available217 Km/h

X3 vs GLB Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW X3 xDrive 20 M SportMercedes-Benz GLB 220d 4Matic
Rating
1 review
27 reviews
Brand Name BMW Mercedes-Benz
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 69.90 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 71.80 Lakh
Engine Displacement 1998 cc 1998 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 187bhp@5000rpm 187.74bhp@3800rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed 8-Speed DCT
Drive Type AWD AWD
Colors
BMW X3 Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) 13.38 Kmpl 9.7 kmpl
Tyre Size 245/50 R19 Not Available
Boot Space Not Available 570 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 1,35,218 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Not Available
Insurance Rs. 2.91 Lakh X3 Insurance Not Available
Brochure
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N/A

Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
1998 cc
Not Available
Engine Type
2-litre turbo-petrol
OM654q
Engine Displacement
1998 cc
1998 cc
Max Power
187bhp@5000rpm
187.74bhp@3800rpm
Max Torque
310Nm@1500-4000rpm
400Nm@1600-2600rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed
8-Speed DCT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Yes
Fuel Supply System
Not Available
Direct Injection
Kerb Weight
Not Available
1740 Kg
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes

Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
0-100 kmph
7.8 Sec
7.6 Sec
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
52 Liters
Top Speed
Not Available
217 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
13.38 Kmpl
9.7 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
Not Available
18 kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
19
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
19
Not Available
Suspension Front
3
Not Available
Suspension Rear
4
Not Available
Brakes Front
Disc
Not Available
Brakes Rear
Disc
Not Available
Steering Type
Electric
Not Available
Tyre Size
245/50 R19
Not Available
Tyre Type
Not Available
Tubeless, Radial

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Additional Interior Features
Not Available
"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 Size
12.3
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Leather Seats
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
4
Yes
Digital Cluster
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Digital Odometer
Not Available
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
7
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
Not Available
570 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
"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 section, AMG 5-twin-spoke light-alloy wheels
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
ORVM
Powered
Not Available
Boot Opening
Hands-Free
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Not Available
Puddle Lamps
Available
Not Available
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Not Available
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Not Available
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fi
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
4646*2020*1706 mm3
Wheelbase
Not Available
2730 mm
No. Of Doors
5
Not Available

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
Electrically opening and closing tailgate, Switch in the driver’s door to open and close the tailgate electrically, Switch to close the tailgate electrically on the bottom edge of the tailgate, Manual retractable load compartment cover to cover the load, Sensors maintain the desired temperature, Constant monitoring of incoming air for harmful gases with automatic air recirculation setting, Vehicle Finder (enables horn and light flashing), Windows/sunroof open close from App, Hard-disc navigation, Live Traffic Information, Off-Road Engineering package, Tyre Fit Kit, All-digital instrument display 10.25 inch,Second Row seats with Fore-Aft Adjustment,Mercedes me Service app: Your digital assistant
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Available
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Battery Saver
Yes
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
Touch inputs, Personalisation,Alexa Home Integration with Mercedes me
Smart Entry
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
2 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
Not Available
4
No of Speakers
15
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
4
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Bluetooth
Yes
Not Available
USB Ports
Available
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
Not Available
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Not Available
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Not Available
Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
14.9 inch
Not Available
Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
40:20:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Not Available
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Quality Control
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
No
Not Available
Dual Trip Meter
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Front
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Not Available
USB Auxiliary Input
Not Available
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Front
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Rear
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Not Available
Yes
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Moon Roof
Not Available
Yes

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Yes
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Available
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Not Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
7
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
Vehicle Monitoring, Vehicle Set-Up, Remote Retrieval of Vehicle Status, Send2Car function, Mercedes-Benz emergency call system, Active Brake Assist, Active Parking Assist with PARKTRONIC
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Not Available

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Yes
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Not Available
SOS Button
Yes
Not Available
RSA
Yes
Not Available
Smartwatch App
Yes
Not Available
Live Location
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
Not Available
Digital Car Key
Yes
Not Available
Live Weather
Yes
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Yes
Not Available
Save Route Place
Yes
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
BMW X3
  • New face and grill that looks sporty and not too polarizing
  • Flush fitting door handles are a nice touch
  • Interiors are a complete refresh with premium touches like a crystal knob for the iDrive controller
  • Large 14-inch touch screen + 15-speaker sound and three zone climate control
  • Multiple airbags + ADAS and 360 degree camera are part of a strong safety suite
  • Diesel and petrol engine options
BMW X3
  • None to speak of
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Q. What's the difference between CLA, GLB and GLA?
  • We would kindly like to inform you that the Mercedes-Benz CLA has been discontinued and is not available for sale in the Indian market. On the other hand, the Mercedes-Benz GLB offers Active Noise Cancellation, Glove Box Cooling, Hands-Free Tailgate, Luggage Hook And Net, Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector, an Outside Temperature Display and the Mercedes-Benz GLB offers Power folding 3rd Row Seat, Air Quality Control, Remote Trunk Opener, Rear Seat Headrest, Smart Access Card Entry, Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddles.

BMW X3 Vs Mercedes Benz GLB FAQs

Which car is cheaper BMW X3 vs Mercedes Benz GLB?
The BMW X3 is cheaper than Mercedes-Benz GLB by ₹1.90 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance BMW X3 vs Mercedes Benz GLB?
For the xDrive 20 M Sport version, 1998 cc Petrol engine of X3 produces 187bhp@5000rpm of power and 310Nm@1500-4000rpm of torque. Whereas for the 220d 4Matic version, 1998 cc Diesel engine of GLB produces 187.74bhp@3800rpm of power and 400Nm@1600-2600rpm of torque

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