Mercedes-Benz GLB vs Porsche Macan
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Mercedes-Benz GLB scores higher, 63 vs 61
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 1 Oct 2026, price 6 Nov 2026
Mercedes-Benz GLB
15 of 27 standard · no option data · 12 no dataPrice TBC
The manufacturer has not published an Australian price for this model yet.
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- No data
- Power
- 120kW
- Economy
- 7.5 L/100km
- Safety
- Not rated by ANCAP
- Boot (seats up)
- No data
Top CarSorted Score, 63 vs 61
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Porsche Macan
26 of 27 standard · no option data · 1 no dataFrom
$171,100
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 420kW
- Energy use
- 21.2 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP hasn't rated this model
- Boot (seats up)
- 476L
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Mercedes-Benz GLB: we're still completing price, length, width, height and wheelbase, plus 5 others.
A blank cell below means we don't have that figure, not that the car scores badly on it. We leave them empty rather than estimate, so any row where one car is blank isn't a like-for-like comparison yet.
No price
- no option data for this car
$171,100RRP
- with the Mercedes-Benz GLB's standard kit: $171,100 (nothing to add)
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Mercedes-Benz GLB GLB 200
No price published
The manufacturer has not published an Australian price.
$71,429 drive-away in VIC, as published by Mercedes-Benz Australia
About $307 a week in repayments ($71,429 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Porsche Macan GTS
$171,100
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 6 Nov 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $768 a week in repayments ($171,100 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$307/wk(≈$1,331/mo)
Estimate on the Mercedes-Benz GLB at $71,429 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Mercedes-Benz GLBDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP's published record does not give the Mercedes-Benz GLB a rating. ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Porsche Macan. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 5 of 10 key systems on the Mercedes-Benz GLB and 10 on the Porsche Macan.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Mercedes-Benz GLB
- REC-006695 · published 12 Aug 2026Nine model lines: door lock defect (campaign RC5219)Year range on the notice: 2018 - 2026
- REC-006158 · published 6 Nov 2024The tyres within this production range may not meet manufacturing specifications which may lead to deflation of the tyre.Year range on the notice: 2024
- REC-005949 · published 15 Apr 2024The electrical power steering control unit back-up software may not operate as intended.Year range on the notice: 2018 - 2024
- 8 more on the model page.
Porsche Macan
- REC-005728 · published 19 Jul 2023Due to a manufacturing issue, the screw connection to the rear seat belts may not have been tightened sufficiently.Year range on the notice: 2014 - 2023
- REC-001157 · published 19 Mar 2020The service cover for the fuel pump can come into contact with the fuel filter flange under certain circumstances e.g.Year range on the notice: 2013 - 2018
- REC-001146 · published 3 Nov 2015There is a possibility that the low pressure fuel line under the hood can leak at the connection pointYear range on the notice: the notice prints no build range
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Charging times
How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.
How long to charge
95kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 270kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 270kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Mercedes-Benz GLB stands out with Apple CarPlay — features our data doesn't list for the Porsche Macan. The Porsche Macan counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, ventilated seats and Bose audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the Mercedes-Benz GLB gets black artico man-made leather upholstery while the Porsche Macan offers leather.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Mercedes-Benz GLB lines up producing 120kW, sent through a 8g-edct dual clutch transmission, 8-speed automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.7 seconds.
The Porsche Macan responds with a Electric making 420kW and 955Nm, paired to a single-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 3.8 seconds.
The Porsche Macan has the clear power advantage at 420kW vs 120kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Porsche Macan is 4.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The Porsche Macan turns in a 12.1 m circle, kerb to kerb; the Mercedes-Benz GLB's turning circle is not on our record.
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Mercedes-Benz GLB costs about $2,138 a year (7.5 L/100km) and electricity for the Porsche Macan about $1,018 a year (21.2 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Mercedes-Benz GLB) and 3 years / Unlimited (Porsche Macan).
Where each one leads
The Mercedes-Benz GLB: the longer warranty (5 years against 3).
The Porsche Macan: more power (420kW against 120kW).
The Verdict
Mercedes-Benz GLB scores higher, 63 vs 61
The Mercedes-Benz GLB scores 63 to the Porsche Macan's 61 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 1 of the 3 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Porsche Macan ahead by 54 points), value (Mercedes-Benz GLB ahead by 23 points). Warranty: 5 years on the Mercedes-Benz GLB, 3 on the Porsche Macan.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$307/wk(≈$1,331/mo)
Estimate on the Mercedes-Benz GLB at $71,429 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Mercedes-Benz GLBDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Mercedes-Benz GLB and Porsche Macan?
The Porsche Macan is the cheapest at $171,100 before on-road costs.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
ANCAP's published record does not give a rating to Mercedes-Benz GLB, and ANCAP's published ratings include no record for Porsche Macan, so there is no crash result to compare.
Which can tow the most?
The Porsche Macan has the highest braked towing capacity at 2,500kg.
Which has the best warranty?
The Mercedes-Benz GLB has the longest warranty at 5 years / unlimited km.
Which is the most powerful?
The Porsche Macan makes the most power at 420kW. The Porsche Macan is quickest to 100km/h in 3.8s.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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