7.8
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB review
The Mercedes-Benz GLB is a unique option in Australia's crowded SUV market. It's not perfect, though.
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Scott Collie
Mercedes-Benz GLB vs Mitsubishi Outlander Comparison
Mercedes-Benz GLB
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Mitsubishi Outlander
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLB
vs
2024 Mitsubishi
Outlander
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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7.8
8.1
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Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLB 200
Based on the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV GSR (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
60L
546 km
55L - 56L
83 to 454 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$103,800
$37,740 - $73,790
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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
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Quiet and efficient on the road
- Long conditional warranty
- Cheap servicing
Misses
- Pricey in GSR form
- Basic infotainment system
- Tight third row
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- 21 Inch Alloy Wheels (+$1,290)
- Alloy Wheels Special 20 Inch (+$790)
- Alloy Wheels Special 21 Inch (+$1,500)
- Driver Assist Pack (+$1,990)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,490)
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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)
The Outlander is available in the following colours:
- White
- White Diamond
- Red Diamond
- Cosmic Blue
- Sterling Silver
- Titanium
- Black Diamond
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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1991 | 2360 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.4L, 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 225kW | 98kW - 135kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5800 | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm | 195Nm - 244Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3000 | 3600 - 4300 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 11.8 - 12 | |
