Mercedes-Benz GLB vs BYD Sealion 6 Comparison

Mercedes-Benz GLB

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BYD Sealion 6

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2026 Mercedes-Benz

GLB

2025 BYD

Sealion 6

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CarExpert Rating

Very Good

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Excellent

An outstanding car in almost every way. A joy to drive, packed with great features, and highly recommended.

Very Good

A well-rounded car that's enjoyable to drive, offers great value or features, and is easy to recommend.

Good

A solid choice that does most things well. Comfortable, capable, and worth considering in this segment.

Average

Meets the standard for this segment. May not stand out, but still a dependable and reasonable option.

Below Average

Falls a bit behind others in the segment, but still passes safety checks and may suit specific needs or budgets.

CarExpert Rating

Excellent

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Excellent

An outstanding car in almost every way. A joy to drive, packed with great features, and highly recommended.

Very Good

A well-rounded car that's enjoyable to drive, offers great value or features, and is easy to recommend.

Good

A solid choice that does most things well. Comfortable, capable, and worth considering in this segment.

Average

Meets the standard for this segment. May not stand out, but still a dependable and reasonable option.

Below Average

Falls a bit behind others in the segment, but still passes safety checks and may suit specific needs or budgets.

Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLB 200

Based on the BYD Sealion 6 PREMIUM

Best suitable for...

Driving the family

City driving

Long distance driving

Fuel Efficiency

52L - 60L

390 to 546 km

60L

66 to 84 km

Warranty

5 year
warranty

6 year
warranty

MSRP

$67,600 - $105,100

$42,990 - $52,990

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CarExpert's Take

Scott Collie

Contributor

Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:

Hits

Genuinely flexible interior
Boxy looks stand out
Significantly cheaper than GLB 250

Misses

Seriously expensive to service
Base engine isn't particularly 'Mercedes'
Updated technology remains quite fiddly

Matt Campbell

Senior Contributor

Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:

Hits

Far more liveable than many other new cars
Plug-in hybrid powertrain's EV range is excellent
Improved suspension calibration makes it a keener drive

Misses

Styling mightn’t be to all tastes
Not as enthusiastic to drive as some rivals
Smaller boot than competitors and no spare wheel

Colours Available

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLB range is available in the following exterior paint colours:

Digital White metallic
Iridium Silver metallic
Mountain Grey metallic
Cosmos Black metallic
Spectral Blue metallic
Manufaktur Patagonia Red metallic (+$692)

Reviews

Very Good

2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB review

The Mercedes-Benz GLB is a unique option in Australia's crowded SUV market. It's not perfect, though.

Scott Collie

Excellent

2025 BYD Sealion 6 review

The BYD Sealion 6 is now Australia’s most affordable plug-in hybrid vehicle, and the broader range has also seen some important changes.

Matt Campbell

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Specs

Type
TURBO		TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION
Size (cc)
1332 - 1991		1497 - 1498
Size (L)
2.0L, 1.3L		1.5L
Cylinders
4		4
Camshaft
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM		DUAL OVERHEAD CAM
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
16		16
Power
120kW - 225kW		160kW - 238kW
Power RPM
5500 - 6100		-
Torque
270Nm - 400Nm		300Nm - 550Nm
Torque RPM
2000 - 2500		-
Bore Stroke
-		-
Compression Ratio
-		-

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