Ineos Grenadier vs Mercedes-Benz GLB

The Ineos Grenadier starts from $107,000 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 $43,100.

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 $117,700 and $70,290 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mercedes-Benz GLB by roughly $6,125 in fuel alone.

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

The Ineos Grenadier features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, 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.

The Ineos Grenadier stands out with JBL audio that you will not find on the Mercedes-Benz GLB. The Mercedes-Benz GLB counters with wireless charging, power tailgate and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Ineos Grenadier gets cloth upholstery while the Mercedes-Benz GLB offers synthetic leather.

The Ineos Grenadier uses a Twin-turbo diesel producing 183kW and 550Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.8 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 Ineos Grenadier has the clear power advantage at 183kW vs 120kW. In the real-world sprint, the Mercedes-Benz GLB is 0.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Ineos Grenadier measures 4,895mm long on a 2,922mm wheelbase, 261mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz GLB at 4,634mm (2,829mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Ineos Grenadier generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 1255L in the Ineos Grenadier and 570L in the Mercedes-Benz GLB, giving the Ineos Grenadier a 685L advantage. The Mercedes-Benz GLB seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Ineos Grenadier leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,600kg. That 1,900kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $3,363/year for the Ineos Grenadier and $2,138/year for the Mercedes-Benz GLB. That is a $1,225 annual difference in favour of the Mercedes-Benz GLB.

Estimated annual total: $3,363 (Ineos Grenadier) vs $2,138 (Mercedes-Benz GLB). The Mercedes-Benz GLB saves you roughly $1,225 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years (Ineos Grenadier) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mercedes-Benz GLB). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Ineos Grenadier)—.