Mercedes-Benz GLB vs Toyota LandCruiser 70

The Mercedes-Benz GLB starts from $63,900 before on-road costs, while the Toyota LandCruiser 70 opens at $65,690. That makes the Mercedes-Benz GLB the more affordable entry point by $1,790.

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 $72,259 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mercedes-Benz GLB by roughly $2,990 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 Toyota LandCruiser 70 gets a 6.7-inch display and 4.2-inch instruments.

The Mercedes-Benz GLB stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, heated front seats, power tailgate and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Toyota LandCruiser 70. 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 Toyota LandCruiser 70 offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Mercedes-Benz GLB and 1-zone in the Toyota LandCruiser 70.

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 Toyota LandCruiser 70 responds with a Diesel making 150kW and 500Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 12 seconds.

The Toyota LandCruiser 70 has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 120kW. In the real-world sprint, the Mercedes-Benz GLB is 2.6s quicker. 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, 601mm shorter than the Toyota LandCruiser 70 at 5,235mm (3,180mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Toyota LandCruiser 70 generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the Toyota LandCruiser 70 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 $2,138/year for the Mercedes-Benz GLB and $2,736/year for the Toyota LandCruiser 70. That is a $598 annual difference in favour of the Mercedes-Benz GLB.

Estimated annual total: $2,138 (Mercedes-Benz GLB) vs $2,736 (Toyota LandCruiser 70). The Mercedes-Benz GLB saves you roughly $598 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 / 999,999km (Toyota LandCruiser 70). Both match on warranty length.