Mercedes-Benz GLB vs Mercedes-Benz R-Class

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLB and Mercedes-Benz R-Class. The Mercedes-Benz GLB price is Rs. 64.80 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz R-Class price is Rs. 60.23 Lakh. The Mercedes-Benz GLB is available in 1332 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Mercedes-Benz R-Class is available in 2987 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel.

GLB vs R-Class Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	GLB	R-Class
Price	Rs. 64.80 Lakh	Rs. 60.23 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1332 cc	2987 cc
Power	161 bhp	265 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (DCT)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

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Mercedes-Benz GLB

200 Progressive Line

Rs. 64.80 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mercedes-Benz R-Class

R350 CDI 4Matic

Rs. 60.23 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Mercedes-Benz GLB

200 Progressive Line

Mercedes-Benz R-Class

R350 CDI 4Matic

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	207
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	9.1
Engine	1332 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2987 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder
Engine Type	M282	V6 Diesel engine
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	161 bhp @ 5500 rpm	265 bhp @ 3800 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	250 Nm @ 1620-4000 rpm	617 Nm @ 2400 rpm
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 7 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut with Transverse Control Arm, Coil Springs, Twin-tube Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar	AIRMATIC air suspension
Rear Suspension	Multilink, Coil Springs, Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar	AIRMATIC air suspension
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		6.3
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver
Front Tyres	235 / 55 R18	255 / 55 R18
Rear Tyres	235 / 55 R18	255 / 55 R18

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2

Mobile App Features

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric + Leatherette	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black, Macchiato Beige / Black with Walnut Brown Wood Trim
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split
Split Third Row Seat	50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front, Second & Third	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Metallic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All
One Touch Up	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Silver
Door Pockets	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Electric
Bootlid Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Internal with Remote

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	64
Headlights	LED	Projector with Xenon
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Taillights	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED
Fog Lights	LED
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto	Wired
Apple CarPlay	Wired
Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	10.25
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	8	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
Head Unit Size	Not Applicable	2 Din
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
DVD Playback

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Cosmos Black	Chromite Black
	Denim Blue	Palladium Silver
	Mountain Grey	Iridium Silver
	Patagonia Red Metallic	Diamond White BRIGHT
	Polar White	Diamond White BRIGHT

More Expert Reviews on GLB and R-Class

Mercedes-Benz GLB First Drive Review

By Bilal Ahmed Firfiray30 Nov 2022

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GLB vs R-Class Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz GLB and Mercedes-Benz R-Class?

Mercedes-Benz GLB price is Rs. 64.80 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz R-Class price is Rs. 60.23 Lakh. Hence Mercedes-Benz R-Class is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of GLB compared to R-Class?

For the 200 Progressive Line variant, 1332 cc Petrol engine of GLB produces 161 bhp @ 5500 rpm of power and 250 Nm @ 1620-4000 rpm of torque. For the R350 CDI 4Matic variant, 2987 cc Diesel engine of R-Class produces 265 bhp @ 3800 rpm of power and 617 Nm @ 2400 rpm of torque.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare GLB and R-Class, CarWale has taken utmost care in gathering precise and accurate information about price, specs, features, colours etc, however, CarWale cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect damage/loss. For Compare GLB and R-Class comparison, we have considered most popular variant on CarWale as default, however, any variant of these cars can be compared.

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Mercedes-Benz GLB vs Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Length (mm)	4634	5157
Width (mm)	1834	2183
Height (mm)	1697	1659
Wheelbase (mm)	2829	3215

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	7	7
No of Rows (Rows)	3	3
Bootspace (litres)		633
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	52	80

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Alexa Compatibility

Cup Holders	Front, Second & Third
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Third Row Cup Holders

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Electrically Adjustable
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub-strips	Chrome Inserts

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Shift Indicator	Dynamic
Tachometer	Digital

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited