The all new Mercedes-Benz GLB is on sale in Australia from $65,400 plus on road costs, with seven seats as standard and a choice of mild hybrid petrol or fully electric power. Here is what each grade gets and which GLB to buy.
By Varun Punyamurtula ·
The new GLB is roomier, smarter and better equipped than the car it replaces, with seven seats as standard. The electric GLB 250+ at $74,990 plus on road costs is the pick, with long range, fast charging and likely FBT exemption on a novated lease.
GLB 200 $65,400, GLB 250+ (electric) $74,990, GLB 220 4MATIC $76,100, GLB 350 4MATIC (electric) $86,200, all plus on road costs. Premium Plus Package $4,000.
About $70,900 drive away in NSW for the Mercedes-Benz GLB 200. See VIC and QLD
The all new Mercedes-Benz GLB has landed in Australia, and it is a very different car to the boxy SUV it replaces. It is bigger, it comes with seven seats as standard, and for the first time you can choose between mild hybrid petrol power and a fully electric version under the same badge. Prices start at $65,400 plus on road costs, and the electric GLB 250+ costs less than $75,000 plus on road costs. Here is everything you need to know, and which GLB we would buy.
Quick answer: The new GLB is one of the few luxury SUVs under $90,000 with seven seats as standard. Our pick is the electric GLB 250+ at $74,990 plus on road costs. It has 570km of claimed range (WLTP), fast 320kW charging, a front boot and more standard kit than the petrol GLB 200, and it should fall under the electric car FBT exemption on a novated lease. Choose the GLB 200 if you cannot charge at home and want the cheapest way into a seven seat Mercedes.
Our verdict in one line: the most practical small Mercedes yet, and the electric GLB 250+ is the sweet spot of the range. Just treat the third row as a kids only zone.
This is a full new generation, not a facelift. The new GLB sits on the same Mercedes-Benz platform as the latest CLA and replaces both the old GLB and the electric EQB. The big changes:
All prices are plus on road costs.
The main option is the Premium Plus Package ($4,000), which adds a 14 inch screen for the front passenger, a Burmester 3D surround sound system and upgraded interior and exterior lighting.
The GLB is on sale now, with customer deliveries starting from September 2026. Our NSW, VIC and QLD drive away estimates for every grade are in the table at the end of this article, or use our car value and drive away tool.
Both electric grades use an 85kWh usable battery and an 800 volt system. Mercedes-Benz claims a 10 to 80 per cent charge in about 22 minutes on a fast enough DC charger, and up to 260km of range added in 10 minutes. AC charging at home is up to 11kW.
Which is faster to live with? On a long trip, the electric GLB will need a 20 to 25 minute charging stop roughly every 400km of highway driving, while the petrol GLB can do 600km plus on a tank. Around town, the electric GLB is far cheaper to run if you charge at home on an off peak or solar rate.
The new GLB measures 4,732mm long, 1,861mm wide and 1,687mm tall on a 2,889mm wheelbase (overseas figures). That makes it about the size of a medium SUV, but with a tall, square roof that helps headroom in every row.
Practical takeaway: with all seven seats up there is only room for a few school bags. If you regularly carry seven people and their luggage, you need something bigger, like a Kia Carnival or Hyundai Santa Fe. If the third row is for occasional use, the GLB is ideal.
Inside, the GLB borrows heavily from the new CLA. Every grade gets a 10.25 inch digital driver display and a 14 inch central touchscreen, running the new MB.OS operating system with Google Maps based navigation and an AI powered voice assistant. A standard panoramic glass roof brightens the cabin.
GLB 200: 19 inch alloys, keyless entry, head up display, 360 degree camera, power tailgate, panoramic glass roof, 10.25 inch driver display and 14 inch touchscreen and a full suite of driver assistance.
GLB 220 4MATIC adds: 20 inch alloys, AMG Line and Night Package styling, adaptive dampers, a Nappa leather sports steering wheel, Terrain mode and a "transparent bonnet" camera view.
GLB 250+ (electric): everything from the mild hybrid grades' core list plus AMG Line styling, 20 inch alloys, adaptive dampers, the illuminated grille and a 7 metre charging cable.
GLB 350 4MATIC (electric) adds: a second motor for all wheel drive, Terrain mode and the transparent bonnet view.
The new GLB has not been crash tested by ANCAP or Euro NCAP yet, and Mercedes-Benz expects testing next year. It does come with a comprehensive driver assistance package that uses eight cameras, five radars and 12 ultrasonic sensors, covering adaptive cruise, lane keeping, blind spot monitoring and autonomous emergency braking.
Novated lease tip: both electric grades are priced under the Luxury Car Tax threshold for fuel efficient cars ($91,661 for 2026-27), which is the cap for the electric car FBT exemption. That can make the electric GLB much cheaper to run through a novated lease than the petrol version. Options and dealer delivery count towards the threshold, so if you add the $4,000 Premium Plus Package to a GLB 350 4MATIC, check the final figure with your lease provider.
GLB 200 ($65,400 plus on road costs): the cheapest way into a seven seat Mercedes, with plenty of standard kit. Best if you cannot charge at home or do lots of long country drives. Winner on price.
GLB 250+ ($74,990 plus on road costs): the one we would buy. Longest range in the range, quicker than the petrol models, cheaper to run, better equipped than the GLB 200 and likely FBT exempt on a novated lease. Our pick.
GLB 220 4MATIC ($76,100 plus on road costs): worth it only if you need all wheel drive and cannot go electric, for example regular snow or gravel road trips without charging.
GLB 350 4MATIC ($86,200 plus on road costs): the quickest GLB and the one to tow with or take to the snow. Range drops only slightly versus the 250+. Winner on performance.
Go for it if: you want a premium badge, a modern cabin and the flexibility of seven seats in a car that is still easy to park, and you can charge at home (for the electric versions).
Skip it if: you need adults in the third row every week, you want a car with a current ANCAP rating today, or you need a big boot with all seats in use.
Our take: the new GLB is a smarter, roomier and better equipped car than the one it replaces, and the electric GLB 250+ is excellent value by Mercedes standards. Compare drive away prices from a few dealers before you sign.
The GLB 200 is $65,400, the electric GLB 250+ is $74,990, the GLB 220 4MATIC is $76,100 and the electric GLB 350 4MATIC is $86,200, all plus on road costs.
Yes. Every Australian GLB comes with seven seats as standard. The third row suits people up to about 171cm tall.
Up to 570km (WLTP) for the GLB 250+ and up to 554km for the GLB 350 4MATIC, from an 85kWh usable battery.
Up to 320kW DC. Mercedes-Benz claims 10 to 80 per cent in about 22 minutes, or up to 260km of range in 10 minutes.
The GLB 200 and GLB 220 4MATIC are 48 volt mild hybrids. They cannot drive on electric power alone for any real distance and you never plug them in. The GLB 250+ and GLB 350 4MATIC are fully electric.
Both electric grades are priced under the $91,661 Luxury Car Tax threshold for fuel efficient cars, so they should qualify for the electric car FBT exemption on a novated lease under the current rules. Check the final value including options with your lease provider.
It has not been rated yet. Mercedes-Benz expects testing next year.
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Prices and specifications checked on 31 October 2026 against Mercedes-Benz Australia's launch pricing and Mercedes-Benz global press information. Dimensions are overseas figures. Images: Mercedes-Benz AG (overseas models shown).
An estimate for a private buyer. Pick your state.
| Mercedes-Benz GLB 200 | Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ electric | Mercedes-Benz GLB 220 4MATIC | Mercedes-Benz GLB 350 4MATIC electric | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| List price | $65,400 | $74,990 | $76,100 | $86,200 |
| Stamp duty (NSW) | $2,470 | $2,950 | $3,005 | $3,510 |
| Rego and CTP, 12 months | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Dealer delivery (typical) | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Drive away, about | $70,900 | $80,900 | $82,100 | $92,700 |
Why a new car loses value so fast: about $5,470 of the drive away price is stamp duty, rego, CTP and dealer delivery. You never get that back when you sell, because the next owner pays their own. GST and any Luxury Car Tax are built into the list price, so they fade with the car's value over the years rather than vanishing on day one. The rest of the drop comes from age, kilometres and demand.
Estimates only, using 2026-27 rates. Rego and CTP depend on the car's weight, your insurer and postcode, and dealer delivery varies (some brands sell at one national drive away price). Ask the dealer for a written drive away quote.
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