Land Rover Defender 90 vs Mercedes-Benz GLB

The Land Rover Defender 90 starts from $98,400 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 $34,500.

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 $108,240 and $70,290 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

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

The Land Rover Defender 90 features a 11.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-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 Land Rover Defender 90 stands out with Apple CarPlay that you will not find on the Mercedes-Benz GLB. The Mercedes-Benz GLB counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, power tailgate and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Land Rover Defender 90 gets leather upholstery while the Mercedes-Benz GLB offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the Land Rover Defender 90 and 2-zone in the Mercedes-Benz GLB.

The Land Rover Defender 90 uses a 3.0 i6 Diesel Mild Hybrid producing 183kW and 570Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 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 Land Rover Defender 90 has the clear power advantage at 183kW vs 120kW. In the real-world sprint, the Land Rover Defender 90 is 1.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Land Rover Defender 90 measures 4,323mm long on a 2,587mm wheelbase, 311mm shorter 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 397L in the Land Rover Defender 90 and 570L in the Mercedes-Benz GLB, giving the Mercedes-Benz GLB a 173L advantage. The Mercedes-Benz GLB seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Land Rover Defender 90 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 $2,252/year for the Land Rover Defender 90 and $2,138/year for the Mercedes-Benz GLB. That is a $114 annual difference in favour of the Mercedes-Benz GLB.

Estimated annual total: $2,252 (Land Rover Defender 90) vs $2,138 (Mercedes-Benz GLB). The Mercedes-Benz GLB saves you roughly $114 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Land Rover Defender 90) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mercedes-Benz GLB). Both match on warranty length.