2024 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 vs. 2024 Nissan Pathfinder Review

Picture of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250

2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLB 250

MSRP*: $44,650 to $46,650
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Picture of the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder

2024 Nissan
Pathfinder

MSRP*: $36,650 to $51,520
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MPG - City 24 - 25 MPG 20 - 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy 32 - 33 MPG 23 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 62.0 ft3 80.5 ft3
Engine
  • 221-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 284-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 295-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 221 hp 284 - 295 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 3,500 - 6,000 lbs
Exterior Length 182.4 in 197.7 - 198.8 in
Exterior Width 72.2 in 77.9 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 44.3 in
Rear 35.5 in
Head Room Front 40.7 in
Rear 39.3 in
Front 41.1 - 42.3 in
Rear 38.4 - 39.6 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 than in the Nissan Pathfinder. The Nissan Pathfinder will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 as you will with the Nissan Pathfinder, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

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). The Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 is somewhat more expensive than the Nissan Pathfinder.

Dimensions
Since the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 is much slimmer than the Nissan Pathfinder, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Nissan Pathfinder.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 has a lot less horsepower than the Nissan Pathfinder.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 and the Nissan Pathfinder are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 and the Nissan Pathfinder. The Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Nissan Pathfinder.