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DS N°8 vs Mercedes-Benz GLB
Selected trimFWDChange trim341 mi · 74 kWh · £50,790
Selected trim250+ Electric380 mi · 85 kWh · £46,100
At a glance
In this comparison, DS N°8 leads on motorway range and running costs, while the Mercedes-Benz GLB leads on value for money, family practicality and charging speed.
Which should you choose?
Choose the DS N°8 if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.8p per mile on off-peak electricity
Choose the Mercedes-Benz GLB if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Mercedes-Benz GLB leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueMercedes-Benz
DS
5.4
Mercedes-Benz
7
Motorway RangeDS
DS
6.8
Mercedes-Benz
6.3
FamilyMercedes-Benz
DS
7.8
Mercedes-Benz
8.7
ChargingMercedes-Benz
DS
5.7
Mercedes-Benz
9.1
Cost Per MileDS
DS
8.4
Mercedes-Benz
3.5
City DrivingMercedes-Benz
DS
2.6
Mercedes-Benz
4
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Mercedes-Benz GLB
250+ Electric
- £4,690 cheaper
- 39 miles more WLTP range
- 160 kW faster rapid charging
- 31 kW more power
- 2 more seats
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | DS N°8FWD | Mercedes-Benz GLB250+ Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £50,790 | £46,100 (better) |
| Official range | 341 miles | 380 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 560 L (better) | 540 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 27 min | 20 min (better) |
| 0-62 mph | 7.7 sec | 7.4 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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DS N°8
Mercedes-Benz GLB
Length
DS N°84,810mm
Mercedes-Benz GLB4,732mm-78mm
Width
DS N°81,905mm
Mercedes-Benz GLB1,861mm-44mm
Height
DS N°81,580mm-107mm
Mercedes-Benz GLB1,687mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | DS N°8FWD | Mercedes-Benz GLB250+ Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,810 mm | 4,732 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,905 mm | 1,861 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 2,029 mm |
| Height | 1,580 mm | 1,687 mm |
| Turning circle | Not available | 11.2 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 495 mm spare | 539 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | DS N°8FWD | Mercedes-Benz GLB250+ Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 7 (better) |
| Boot space (seats up) | 560 L (better) | 540 L |
| Frunk | Not available | 127 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | Not available | 1,500 kg |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
DS N°8
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Mercedes-Benz GLB
- A 127 L frunk, one of 4 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with a front boot of 127 L or more.
- 380 mile WLTP range, longer than 90% of SUVs we track.
- Peak DC charging of 320 kW, faster than 90% of SUVs in our catalogue.
Full specifications
| Specification |  DS N°8 FWD |  Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.81m | 4.73m-78mm |
| Width | 1.91m | 1.86m-44mm |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 2.03m |
| Height | 1.58m | 1.69m+107mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.90m | 2.89m-12mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 560L (better) | 540L |
| Frunk | Not available | 127L |
| Seats | 5 | 7 (better) |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | Not available | 11.2m |
| Kerb Weight | 2,080kg (better) | 2,270kg |
| Towing Capacity | Not available | 1,500kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 74kWh | 85kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 341 mi | 380 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 160kW | 320kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £50,790 | £46,100 (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2025+ | 2026+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | DS N°8FWD | Mercedes-Benz GLB250+ Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 341 miles | 380 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 285 miles (better) | 268 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 27 min | 20 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 160 kW | 320 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 22 kW (better) |
| Energy consumption | Not available | 164 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 74 kWh | 85 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 400V | 800V (better) |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | DS N°8FWD | Mercedes-Benz GLB250+ Electric |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 7.7 sec | 7.4 sec (better) |
| Power | 169 kW | 200 kW (better) |
| Torque | 345 Nm (better) | 335 Nm |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests. One car has more review coverage than the other - we show that rather than guessing.
DS N°8
FWD
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
Mercedes-Benz GLB
250+ Electric
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DS N°8
All 3 videos
Reviews and videos discuss each model overall; the specifications above apply to your selected trims.
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - DS N°8 FWD
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant76%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users80%
Safety Assist65%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ Electric
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant92%
Child Occupant88%
Vulnerable Road Users78%
Safety Assist74%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Buying options
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DS N°8
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Mercedes-Benz GLB
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Frequently asked questions
Is the DS N°8 worth the extra £4,690 over the Mercedes-Benz GLB?
The DS N°8 costs £4,690 more than the Mercedes-Benz GLB. On the headline specs that premium buys little measurable advantage - the two are closely matched on range, charging and space. The Mercedes-Benz GLB is not just cheaper - it also offers 39 miles more WLTP range, 160 kW faster peak rapid charging and 31 kW more power. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Mercedes-Benz GLB comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the DS N°8 or the Mercedes-Benz GLB?
The Mercedes-Benz GLB is £4,690 cheaper to buy. The DS N°8 is cheaper to charge, roughly £144 a year versus £176 for the Mercedes-Benz GLB, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Mercedes-Benz GLB comes out roughly £4,530 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the DS N°8 and Mercedes-Benz GLB like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 285 miles for the DS N°8 and 268 miles for the Mercedes-Benz GLB - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The DS N°8 goes roughly 16 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 20-27 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the DS N°8 or the Mercedes-Benz GLB?
The Mercedes-Benz GLB is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 44 mm narrower than the DS N°8. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 539 mm of total clearance for the Mercedes-Benz GLB and about 495 mm of total clearance for the DS N°8.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the DS N°8 or the Mercedes-Benz GLB?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the DS N°8 and 84% for the Mercedes-Benz GLB. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .