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2022 BMW X2 vs. 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 Review

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2022 BMW
X2

MSRP*: $36,600 to $46,450
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2023 Mercedes-Benz
GLB 250

MSRP*: $39,800 to $41,800
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MPG - City 23 - 24 MPG 22 - 24 MPG
MPG - Hwy 30 - 32 MPG 30 - 32 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 50.1 ft3 62.0 ft3
Engine
  • 228-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 301-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, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 228 - 301 hp 221 hp
Exterior Length 172.2 in 182.4 in
Exterior Width 71.8 in 72.2 in
Leg Room Front 40.3 in
Rear 36.7 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 38.1 in
Head Room Front 39.8 in
Rear 37.1 in
Front 40.7 in
Rear 39.3 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 than in the BMW X2, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the BMW X2.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the BMW X2 as you will with the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250, 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). 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. If you go with the BMW X2, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250.

Handling
The BMW X2 has a smaller turning radius than the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

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

Powertrain
With similar torque, the BMW X2 and the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

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 significantly less cargo capacity than the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250.

Warranty
You'll have greater peace of mind with the more generous basic warranty of the BMW X2 than that of the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250.