With the upsurge of SUV models in China market, more and more users focus on luxury brand SUV models. Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi from China seem to be more noble in identity, which also leads to consumers' more willingness to focus on them. After all, as old-fashioned strongmen, they are not only more influential, but also impeccable in mechanical quality.
when it comes to purchasing, a compact SUV that is easy to drive and stop is definitely the first choice, while BMW X1, Mercedes-Benz GLB and Audi Q3 are the best products under their respective brands. But what are the advantages and disadvantages of these three models? Who is more suitable for you? Let's compare them from many angles.
Appearance comparison
From the appearance, the front face of Mercedes-Benz GLB is composed of a large-sized double-layer chrome-plated grille and brand LOGO, with square headlights on both sides and a blackened front lip at the bottom, which creates a hard-core atmosphere visually.
viewed from the side, the body dimensions of Mercedes-Benz GLB are 4638mm, 1834mm and 1687mm, respectively, and the wheelbase is 2829mm. The overall size of the body is not small enough for daily use. The appearance of the roof rack shows that this is an SUV model. The waistline of the car body is dynamic and smooth, and there are 18-inch and 19-inch wheels to choose from according to the model.
The styling design of the rear part of Mercedes-Benz GLB is very heavy from the visual point of view. The tailgate with narrow upper part and wide lower part is smoothly constructed and stretched, and the exhaust at the bottom is covered with chrome trim strips on both sides, which also gives it a sense of movement.
although the front-wheel drive platform makes the BMW X1 lack a certain sense of movement, the sports atmosphere can only be presented by strengthening the design, but the front face of the vehicle still uses the family-style double kidney straight waterfall middle net structure, and the vertical decorative strips inside the middle net are chrome-plated, with extremely sharp headlights on both sides, and the front lip and diversion groove with sports design, which also has a certain atmosphere.
although the BMW X1 is a compact SUV, its body size is 4565*1821*162mm and its wheelbase is 278mm, which has a good advantage in the same class. From the side, the vehicle creates a sense of strength like a beast through the rising waistline and the moving line of the window, and the skirt line under the door is retracted to achieve a concave effect, making it more slender in vision.
when you come to the rear of the BMW X1, you still follow the family-style design, with a sharp waistline extending to the taillights. The streamlined shape with prominent middle and lower parts, the exhaust layout with double outlets on both sides and the silver bottom guard also provide it with a certain sense of movement.
in terms of appearance, the Audi Q3 also uses a family-style design. The front face is a hexagonal air intake grille roughly the same as the Audi Q5. The interior is equipped with a blackened Audi logo, and the periphery is decorated with chrome trim to further enhance the vehicle texture. The lower two sides of the guide groove are also blackened, which presents a good visual experience.
when you come to the side of the Audi Q3, the car body design is smart, and the two-section waist line highlights the three-dimensional sense of the car body. The car body size of the Audi Q3 is 4495/1848/1616mm, and the wheelbase is 268mm. Although the overall size is the smallest among the three models, the overall use space in the car is enough for daily use. If you like a wider ride, then it is obvious that the Audi Q3 is not suitable for you.
Audi Q3' s tail design is not brilliant, showing a slightly slip-back design. The taillights on both sides are slender and seem to lack some sense of aggression. However, fortunately, the shape surrounded by black below is sharp enough for it to barely pull back a copy, and the exhaust adopts a hidden layout and a double-outlet way.
Interior contrast
In the interior part, Mercedes-Benz GLB adopts a three-position multi-function steering wheel and is wrapped in leather, which has a good grip. The central control panel and instrument are both 1.25 inches and combined into a penetrating feeling, which is visually full of technology. There are three circular air-conditioning outlets under the central control, and the overall atmosphere highlights luxury and technology. In terms of configuration, Mercedes-Benz GLB is equipped with three driving modes: sports, ECO and comfort. The seats of the driver and the co-pilot can be adjusted in all positions of headrest, waist and legs.
when you get into the BMW X1, even if you block the logo, you can quickly find that it is a BMW, which continues the family's consistent interior style as a whole. Although the 1.25-inch central control panel is not small, it is not reflected visually because it stands alone in the middle. And unlike Mercedes-Benz GLB, the dashboard of BMW X1 still uses physical hands, which is worse in technology sense than the LCD instrument of Mercedes-Benz. But fortunately, BMW's drumstick handle is not absent, so don't underestimate the handle, it can quickly enhance the sense of movement in the interior of the whole car. The car machine supports both CarPlay and CarLife mobile phone mapping. Except for the entry model, the other models are equipped with the car networking ecosystem, which can provide more real-time services and application expansion functions.
when it comes to the interior, the Audi Q3 presents a simple industrial style as a whole, and the car is mainly made of pure black. The three-position flat-bottomed steering wheel is also wrapped in leather, which gives an excellent grip. The central control is 1.1 inches. Although the area is not large, it is visually larger than the BMW X1 because it is integrated beside the steering wheel, and the collocation of a large number of physical buttons also gives it a good sense of movement.
the dashboard of the Audi Q3 is also a 1.25-inch full LCD dashboard, and the display contents are simple and clear, including speed, speed and gear position, which can be reconfigured later.
power comparison
in terms of power, Mercedes-benz GLB adopts two powertrains, among which the 1.3T engine has a maximum power of 12kW, a maximum horsepower of 163Ps and a maximum torque of 25N·m, and is equipped with a 7-speed wet dual clutch. The 2.T engine has a maximum power of 14kW, a maximum horsepower of 19Ps and a maximum torque of 3N·m, and is equipped with an 8-speed wet dual clutch. The overall driving experience is good. If you have sufficient budget, then the 2.T version is highly recommended, and there are four-wheel drive models to choose from in the 2.T version.
BMW X1 also provides two powertrains, in which the 1.5T engine has three cylinders, with a maximum power of 13KW, a maximum horsepower of 14Ps and a maximum torque of 22N·m .. The 2.T engine has four cylinders, with the maximum power of 141kW, the maximum horsepower of 192Ps and the maximum torque of 28 N m. The front-wheel drive model adopts a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox, while the four-wheel drive model is 8AT. Taking the 2.T model as an example, its power output is linear and smooth, and it is abundant enough to meet most road conditions.
in terms of power, the Audi Q3 continues to be equipped with two engines. The 1.4T engine (35TFSI) has a maximum power of 11KW and a maximum torque of 25n m.. The 2.T engine low power version (4TFSI) has a maximum power of 137 kW and a maximum torque of 32 Nm. The 2.T engine high power version (45TFSI) has a maximum power of 162 kW and a maximum torque of 35 Nm. The 223 Audi Q3 comes standard with a 7-speed S tronic wet powershift, and the 45TFSI model is also equipped with a quattro four-wheel drive system. It is true that the driving experience of Audi Q3 is definitely the most outstanding among the three models. It not only has a light and compact chassis texture, but also must be the fastest in acceleration. If you care more about the driving texture, Audi Q3 is enough to satisfy you.
On the whole, the three models have their own characteristics, among which the Mercedes-Benz GLB is the only one with a 7-seat layout. If you want to take into account practicality and often need to take more people, then it is worth your consideration. At least it comes from Mercedes-Benz, and now it has 2.T power to choose from, so it is no problem to drive and talk about it. As an entry-level product of SUV family, BMW X1 still inherits BMW's consistent sports genes and regular design in appearance and interior design. If you like BMW, it is recommended to have a 2.T four-cylinder engine version. Generally speaking, although the Audi Q3 is only an entry-level model of Audi, its comprehensive performance is good, which meets the tastes of young consumers. Its abundant power and super driving sense can definitely bring you different feelings, but the size of the Audi Q3 is the smallest of the three models, so you need to consider more if you care more about the interior space.
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