Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Mercedes-Benz GLB

The Jeep Grand Cherokee starts from $65,950 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 $2,050.

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 $72,545 and $70,290 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mercedes-Benz GLB by roughly $3,420 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee features a 10.1-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-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.

The Mercedes-Benz GLB counters with wireless charging and ambient lighting that the Jeep Grand Cherokee does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Jeep Grand Cherokee gets leather upholstery while the Mercedes-Benz GLB offers synthetic leather.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee uses a Petrol V6 Pentastar w/ ESS producing 210kW and 344Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed automatic w/ paddle shifters to a 4WD layout.

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 Jeep Grand Cherokee has the clear power advantage at 210kW vs 120kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee measures 4,914mm long on a 2,964mm wheelbase, 280mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz GLB at 4,634mm (2,829mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Jeep Grand Cherokee generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 1067L in the Jeep Grand Cherokee and 570L in the Mercedes-Benz GLB, giving the Jeep Grand Cherokee a 497L advantage. The Mercedes-Benz GLB seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Jeep Grand Cherokee leads with a 2,813kg braked capacity vs 1,600kg. That 1,213kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,822/year for the Jeep Grand Cherokee and $2,138/year for the Mercedes-Benz GLB. That is a $684 annual difference in favour of the Mercedes-Benz GLB.

Estimated annual total: $2,822 (Jeep Grand Cherokee) vs $2,138 (Mercedes-Benz GLB). The Mercedes-Benz GLB saves you roughly $684 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 100,000km (Jeep Grand Cherokee) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mercedes-Benz GLB). Both match on warranty length.