Toyota LandCruiser 70 vs Mercedes-Benz GLB

The Toyota LandCruiser 70 starts from $65,690 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 $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 $72,259 and $70,290 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 Toyota LandCruiser 70 features a 6.7-inch touchscreen paired with a 4.2-inch digital dash, while the Mercedes-Benz GLB gets a 10.3-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments.

The Mercedes-Benz GLB counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, heated front seats, power tailgate and ambient lighting that the Toyota LandCruiser 70 does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Toyota LandCruiser 70 gets cloth upholstery while the Mercedes-Benz GLB offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 1-zone in the Toyota LandCruiser 70 and 2-zone in the Mercedes-Benz GLB.

The Toyota LandCruiser 70 uses a Diesel producing 150kW and 500Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 12 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 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 Toyota LandCruiser 70 measures 5,235mm long on a 3,180mm wheelbase, 601mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz GLB at 4,634mm (2,829mm 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 $2,736/year for the Toyota LandCruiser 70 and $2,138/year for the Mercedes-Benz GLB. That is a $598 annual difference in favour of the Mercedes-Benz GLB.

Estimated annual total: $2,736 (Toyota LandCruiser 70) vs $2,138 (Mercedes-Benz GLB). 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 (Toyota LandCruiser 70) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mercedes-Benz GLB). Both match on warranty length.