Comparison - Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 2021 - vs - BMW X3 xDrive30i 2022

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Model: 
Average Price: 
$
49,500
Updated: 
23 Jul 2020
$
46,695
Updated: 
16 Jul 2023
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2021
2022
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
8-speed dual-clutch
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
no
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
15.90gals
17.20gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Polar White
#EDF0EB
Patagonia Red
#C1122E
denim blue metallic
#366488
Galaxy Blue Metallic
#013C92
Cosmos Black Metallic
#282926
Mountain Grey Metallic
#86888E
Night Black
#0B1016
Digital White Metallic
#E3E3E3
Iridium Silver Metallic
#B7B7B9

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 takes the small-yet-practical GLB and adds much more power and four-wheel drive. Just don’t go thinking passengers in the back will enjoy any full-bore starts.

Pros
Stylish looks
High-class cabin
Impressively quick

Cons
Less fun than a hot-hatch
Cramped third row of seats
Alternatives have bigger boots

By: 
carwow.co.uk

For 2021 A more powerful AMG GLB 35 debuts.

Pros
Spacious for both passengers and cargo
Strong overall performance
Exceptional ride and seat comfort
Lots of the latest tech and convenience features

Cons
GLB 250 isn't particularly exciting to drive
Options can quickly run the cost up

By: 
edmunds.com

Nothing says niche quite like a prestige, seven-seat, medium SUV with a dedicated performance skew. Does the Mercedes-AMG GLB35 rise above pigeonholing?

Pros
Spacious and fancy cabin
Fast
Smart touches throughout

Cons
High ticket price
No space-saving wheel
Lacks some driver-assist systems

By: 
caradvice.com.au

Pros
Things we like
Good electric/hybrid handover
Fuel and battery efficiency
Build quality
Not so much

Cons
Hefty price
Compromised load area
Under-servoed brakes
Paranoid parking assistance

By: 
whichcar.com.au

The X3 has never done BMW much credit, but the current one is a thorough enough job to take on the class best.

Pros
Good ride and handling,
fine engines,
well-finished cabin,
many high-tech options

Cons
Note that word 'options'. And the steering is a bit numb,
not helped by the thick steering wheel

By: 
topgear.com

PROS
Good power and response in hybrid mode
Premium styling and high-quality cabin
Plenty of space for adults front and rear

CONS
Not a lot of grunt in EV mode
Short real-world EV range
Battery packaging impedes on cargo space

By: 
carexpert.com.au

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
21.00mpg
21.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
26.00mpg
28.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.00L
2.00L
Torque: 
295ft-lbs
at 3 000rpm
258ft-lbs
at 1 450rpm
Horsepower: 
302hp
at 5 800rpm
248hp
at 5 200rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
41.00Feet
39.40Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Keyless Ignition
Leather Steering Wheel
Keyless ignition
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Leather steering wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
183.10in
185.90in
Width: 
72.80in
84.20in
Height: 
65.40in
66.00in
Ground Clearance: 
7.90in
8.00in
Front Track: 
63.10in
63.80in
Rear Track: 
63.10in
64.40in
Wheel Base: 
111.40in
112.80in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
40.70
41.10
Rear Head Room: 
39.30
38.50
Front Leg Room: 
41.10in
40.30in
Rear leg room: 
38.10in
36.40in
Front Shoulder Room: 
55.90in
57.60in
Rear Shoulder room: 
54.90in
56.00in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
62.00cu.ft
62.70cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
4400lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
22.00cu.ft
28.70cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
23.10degrees
Angle of Departure: 
21.40degrees
Curb Weight: 
3869.00lbs
4149.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
no
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Heated Mirrors
4 One-Touch Power Windows
Remote Keyless Power Door Locks
4 one-touch power windows
Remote keyless power door locks
Heated mirrors
Reverse tilt passenger only provides curb view when vehicle in reverse

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
8 -Way Power Driver Seat
8 -Way Power Passenger Seat
Bucket Front Seats
Driver Seat Thigh Extension
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Leatherette
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Leatherette
Sport front seats
10-way power driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Driver seat thigh extension
2 memorized driver seat settings
10-way power passenger seat
Height adjustable passenger seat
Passenger seat thigh extension
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Rear Ventilation Ducts
Reclining Rear Seats
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Folding center armrest
Reclining rear seats
Split-folding rear seatback

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front Stabilizer Bar
Strut
Rear Suspension: 
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Multi-Link
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Dual Zone Front Climate Control
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Three zone climate control
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Rear ventilation ducts with fan control

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
no
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
Burmester surround sound system
USB Connection
Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control
12 total speakers
USB connection
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
12 months of provided satellite radio service
205 watts stereo output
USB connection

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Speed Sensitive Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Jets
Lip Spoiler
Power Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
19 X 8.0 In.
19 x 7.5 in
Wheels more: 
Run Flat Tires
Summer tyres
Run flat tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
40
Diameter: 
R19
Width: 
245.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R19

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated Disc Brakes
Ventilated discs
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Ventilated Disc Brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Blind Spot Warning Accident Avoidance System
Brake Drying
Post-Collision Safety System
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
4-Wheel ABS
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
LED Headlamp
Turn Signal Mirrors
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system
Rear center 3-point belt
Remote anti-theft alarm system

Options

Packages: 
Exterior Lighting Package
AMG® Night Package
Parking Assistance Package
Driver Assistance Package
Multimedia Package
Premium Package
Exterior Options: 
19" AMG® 10-Spoke Wheels
20" AMG® Twin 5-Spoke Wheels
19" AMG® 10-Spoke Matte Black Wheels
21" AMG® Multispoke Wheels
20" AMG® Twin 5-Spoke Matte Black Wheels
Panorama Roof
Illuminated Star
Rear Chrome Trim
Carbon-Style Mirror Housings
Chrome Door Handle Inserts
Carbon-Style Side Trim
Wheel Locking Bolts
21" AMG® Multispoke Matte Black Wheels
Interior Options: 
Heated Front Seats
Heated And Ventilated Front Seats
3rd-Row Seats
AMG® Nappa/DINAMICA Performance Steering Wheel
AMG® DINAMICA Performance Steering Wheel
AMG® Nappa Leather Performance Steering Wheel
AMG® Illuminated Front Door Sills
AMG® Head-Up Display
Dashcam
Rear Side Airbags
AMG® DRIVE UNIT
Replace Red Seat Belts W/Black
MBUX Interior Assistant
Garage Door Opener
Inductive Wireless Charging And NFC Pairing
KEYLESS-GO
SiriusXM Radio
Burmester Surround Sound System

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Titanium Grey/Black, leather
#71706E
Black w/DINAMICA and Red topstitching, leatherette/sueded microfiber
#000000
Classic Red/Black, leather
#993238
Black, leather
#000000
Bahia Brown, leather
#895338
Neva Grey/Black, leatherette
#A5ACB4