CUPRA Tavascan vs Mercedes-Benz GLB

The CUPRA Tavascan starts from $66,490 before on-road costs, while the Mercedes-Benz GLB opens at $63,900. That makes the Mercedes-Benz GLB the more affordable entry point by $2,590.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $73,139 and $70,290 respectively.

The CUPRA Tavascan qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Mercedes-Benz GLB, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The CUPRA Tavascan features a 15-inch touchscreen paired with a 5.3-inch digital dash, while the Mercedes-Benz GLB gets a 10.3-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

Interior trim differs: the CUPRA Tavascan gets cloth upholstery while the Mercedes-Benz GLB offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the CUPRA Tavascan and 2-zone in the Mercedes-Benz GLB.

The CUPRA Tavascan uses a Electric Motor producing 210kW and 545Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.8 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz GLB responds with a Petrol making 120kW and 270Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.4 seconds.

The CUPRA Tavascan has the clear power advantage at 210kW vs 120kW. In the real-world sprint, the CUPRA Tavascan is 2.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The CUPRA Tavascan measures 4,644mm long on a 2,766mm wheelbase, 10mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz GLB at 4,634mm (2,829mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mercedes-Benz GLB generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 540L in the CUPRA Tavascan and 570L in the Mercedes-Benz GLB, giving the Mercedes-Benz GLB a 30L advantage. The Mercedes-Benz GLB seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Mercedes-Benz GLB leads with a 1,600kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 600kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (CUPRA Tavascan) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mercedes-Benz GLB). Both match on warranty length.