2022 BMW X3 vs. 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2022 BMW X3 and 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2022 BMW X3 and the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB.
When comparing the 2022 BMW X3's and the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB's specifications and ratings, the 2022 BMW X3 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars and base engine power. The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, fuel efficiency and resale value. Based on this comparison of the 2022 BMW X3's and the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB is a better car than the 2022 BMW X3.
Pricing: A used 2022 BMW X3 ranges from $30,097 to $49,965 while a used 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB is priced between $31,891 to $44,995. For a new model, the 2022 BMW X3's price is between $43,193 and $55,283, with the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB priced between $39,650 and $49,555.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2022 BMW X3 loses 48.6 percent of its value and the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB loses 46.1 percent of its value. This means the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB retains 2.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2022 BMW X3.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2022 BMW X3’s base engine makes 248 horsepower, and the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB base engine makes 221 horsepower. The X3 is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 499 miles. The GLB is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 509 miles. This gives the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2022 BMW X3. Both models use premium unleaded.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2022 BMW X3 has higher safety ratings than the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.67 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$43,193 - $55,283
Starting MSRP:
$43,700
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$47,027
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$31,500 - $73,600
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$39,650 - $49,555
Starting MSRP:
$38,600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$47,027
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$31,500 - $73,600
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$38,050
Price Range:
$30,097 - $49,965
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$43,229
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$30,885 - $67,155
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,154
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
32,947
# Good or Great Deals:
512
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$37,178
Price Range:
$31,891 - $44,995
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$43,229
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$30,885 - $67,155
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
216
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
30,377
# Good or Great Deals:
82
BMW X3 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.4 / 10
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Mercedes-Benz GLB Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
9.3 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2022 BMW X3
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
10.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
8.7 - 11.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
19.9%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
10.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
8.7 - 11.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
8.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
1 - 35.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
1 - 35.8
BMW X3 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 29Ranking
1 out of / 29Ranking
1 out of / 6Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
2 out of / 68Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
3 out of / 68Ranking
3 out of / 4Ranking
5 out of / 29Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
7 out of / 29Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
9 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 68Ranking
10 out of / 68Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
16 out of / 27Ranking
20 out of / 68Ranking
20 out of / 68Ranking
20 out of / 29Ranking
22 out of / 68Ranking
23 out of / 68Ranking
23 out of / 68Ranking
25 out of / 68Ranking
26 out of / 59Ranking
43 out of / 68Mercedes-Benz GLB Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 26Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
9 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 68Ranking
11 out of / 27Ranking
12 out of / 68Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 68Ranking
19 out of / 59Ranking
19 out of / 29Ranking
24 out of / 68Ranking
24 out of / 68Ranking
24 out of / 29Ranking
28 out of / 29Ranking
37 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2022 BMW X3 Trim Levels
M40i, sDrive30i, xDrive30i
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB Trim Levels
AMG GLB 35, GLB 250, GLB 250 4MATIC
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.67 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
248 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1450 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
221 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 29 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
396 / 499 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 32 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
382 / 509 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Cargo Space:
28.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
62.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.9 inches
Cargo Space:
12.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
62 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
125.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4079 lbs
Width:
84.2 inches
Height:
66 inches
Length:
185.9 inches
Wheelbase:
112.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3638 lbs
Width:
79.5 inches
Height:
65.3 inches
Length:
182.4 inches
Wheelbase:
111.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/50R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic / Jet Black
Blue
Phytonic Blue Metallic / Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Gray
Brooklyn Grey Metallic / Dark Graphite Metallic
Red
Aventurin Red Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Gold
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Cosmos Black Metallic / Night Black
Blue
Denim Blue Metallic / Galaxy Blue Metallic
Gray
Mountain Grey Metallic
Red
Patagonia Red Metallic
White
Digital White Metallic / Polar White
Gold
Rose Gold Metallic
Silver
Iridium Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Canberra Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Cognac / Mocha
Gray
Oyster
Red
Tacora Red
Interior Colors
Beige
Macchiato Beige
Black
Black / Black w/ Red Stitching
Brown
Bahia Brown
Gray
Neva Grey/Black / Titanium Grey/Black
Red
Classic Red/Black
