Verdict
At RM290,888, the Mercedes-Benz GLB costs just RM1,888 more than the RM289,000 Toyota Harrier, but they suit different Malaysian households. The GLB brings seven seats, a 2,829 mm wheelbase and RM100 annual road tax, plus 270 Nm from 2,000 rpm. Its third row leaves only 130 litres of boot space. The five-seat Harrier has a far more useful 396-litre boot, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping steering correction and a 360-degree camera, but its annual road tax is RM830. Choose capacity or cargo; neither is a clear all-round winner.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLB if you need seven seats, a longer 2,829 mm wheelbase and lower RM100 annual road tax.
Pick the Toyota Harrier if five seats are enough and you want a 396-litre boot, adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz GLB RM290,888; Toyota Harrier RM289,000.
- Seating and boot space: GLB 7 seats and 130 litres; Harrier 5 seats and 396 litres.
- Annual road tax: GLB RM100; Harrier RM830.
- Wheelbase: GLB 2,829 mm; Harrier 2,690 mm.
- Warranty: GLB 2 years/unlimited mileage; Harrier 5 years/unlimited mileage.
- Driver assistance: GLB passive cruise control and no lane-keeping assist; Harrier adaptive cruise control and steering correction.
GLB
- Seven seats with ISOFIX on four seats
- 270 Nm available from 2,000 rpm
- RM100 annual road tax
- 130-litre boot is 266 litres smaller than the Harrier's
- Two-year warranty is three years shorter
- No lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control or 360-degree camera
Harrier
- 396-litre boot
- Adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping steering correction and 360-degree camera
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty plus eight-year hybrid component cover
- Five seats versus the GLB's seven
- RM830 annual road tax versus RM100
- 180 km/h top speed versus 207 km/h
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM290,888 | RM289,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM100✓ | RM830 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with dual variable valve timing and hybrid assistance (VVT-iE on intake, VVT-i on exhaust) |
| Capacity | 1,332 cc | 2,487 cc |
| Horsepower | 161 hp at 5,500 rpm | 175 hp at 5,700 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 270 Nm at 2,000 rpm✓ | 221 Nm at 3,600 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 72.2 mm × 81.4 mm | 87.5 mm × 103.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.6 | 14 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 118 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 202 Nm |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | eCVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7G-DCT | — |
| Gears | 7 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.3 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 207 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,634 mm | 4,740 mm |
| Width | 1,834 mm | 1,855 mm |
| Height | 1,663 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,829 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Weight | 1,555 kg | 1,695 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 52 litres | 55 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 130 litres | 396 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/55R18 | 225/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/55R18 | 225/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 | Bridgestone Alenza H/L 33 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Mexico (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 18" 5-twin-spoke Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" 5-twin-spoke Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | — |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row seats, two last row seats | Available on two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Pre-collision Braking |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert with Braking |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam | Bi-LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Driver Side Memory Settings | 12-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory Function, Power Adjustable 4-way Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding and Sliding 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-folding 3rd Row | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest, Manual Recline |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Full-sized Moonroof with Electrochromic Function |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Rear USB-C 3rd Row | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights, Cupholder Lights and Footwell Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen MBUX Multimedia System with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | 8" Display Audio with Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Six speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered with Kick Sensor |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Front and Rear Digital Video Recorder |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-Year/Unlimited Mileage Warranty for Hybrid Battery, Inverter and PCU |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used GLB & Harrier for sale
GLB vs Harrier FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz GLB or Toyota Harrier better?
The GLB is better for a family needing seven seats and lower annual road tax. The Harrier is better for five occupants needing 396 litres of luggage room, a longer five-year warranty and more driver-assistance equipment.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz GLB is RM1,888 more expensive: RM290,888 against RM289,000 for the Toyota Harrier.
Which has the more useful luggage space?
The Toyota Harrier does. Its 396-litre boot is 266 litres larger than the GLB's 130 litres, although the GLB counters with a third row and seven seats.
