2025 BMW X2 vs. 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 Review

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2025 BMW
X2

MSRP*: $42,850 to $52,300
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2025 Mercedes-Benz
GLB 250

MSRP*: $45,800 to $47,800
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MPG - City 23 - 24 MPG 24 - 25 MPG
MPG - Hwy 32 - 33 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 51.7 ft3 62.0 ft3
Engine
  • 241-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 312-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 221-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 241 - 312 hp 221 hp
Exterior Length 179.3 - 179.8 in 182.4 in
Exterior Width 72.6 in 72.2 in
Leg Room Info not available Front 41.4 in
Rear 38.1 in
Head Room Info not available Front 40.7 in
Rear 39.3 in

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Comparison Review

Convenience
The Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 requires fewer stops at the gas station than the BMW X2, making it more convenient to drive.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the BMW X2 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250.

Dimensions
The BMW X2 is about the same width as the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250. When looking at overall length, the BMW X2 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250.

Handling
The BMW X2 has the same turning radius as the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The BMW X2 has a little more horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the BMW X2 transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250.

Utility
The BMW X2 has less seating than the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250, making the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The BMW X2 has less cargo space than the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.