Mercedes-Benz GLB vs Jeep Grand Cherokee

The Mercedes-Benz GLB starts from $63,900 before on-road costs, while the Jeep Grand Cherokee opens at $65,950. 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 $70,290 and $72,545 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 Mercedes-Benz GLB features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Jeep Grand Cherokee gets a 10.1-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Mercedes-Benz GLB stands out with wireless charging and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Jeep Grand Cherokee. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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

The Mercedes-Benz GLB uses a Petrol producing 120kW and 270Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.4 seconds.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee responds with a Petrol V6 Pentastar w/ ESS making 210kW and 344Nm, paired to a 8-speed automatic w/ paddle shifters driving the rear wheels.

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

Boot space is 570L in the Mercedes-Benz GLB and 1067L in the Jeep Grand Cherokee, 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 $2,138/year for the Mercedes-Benz GLB and $2,822/year for the Jeep Grand Cherokee. That is a $684 annual difference in favour of the Mercedes-Benz GLB.

Estimated annual total: $2,138 (Mercedes-Benz GLB) vs $2,822 (Jeep Grand Cherokee). 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 / 999,999km (Mercedes-Benz GLB) vs 5 years / 100,000km (Jeep Grand Cherokee). Both match on warranty length.