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2023 · Mercedes-Benz · Diesel

GLB

GLB220d 4Matic Progressive

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Cost to own / mo

R12,758

R10/km

Market price

R1,050,900

Annual total

R153,096

Monthly cost breakdown

Based on 15,000 km/year · SA 2026 rates

FuelR1,781
InsuranceR1,839
MaintenanceR1,280
Licence discR60
Running costs / moR4,960
Depreciationvalue lost, not cash spentR7,798
Cost to own / moR12,758

Specifications

Body type
SUV
Transmission
Automatic
Engine
2L
Power
140 kW
Torque
400 Nm
Driven wheels
All Wheel Drive
Seats
5
Fuel consumption
5.1 L/100km
CO₂ emissions
144 g/km
Maintenance score60/100

Higher = cheaper to maintain

Detailed specifications

Performance

Engine capacity
1,950 cc
Cylinders
4
Cylinder layout
Inline
Aspiration
Turbocharger
Gears
8-speed
Power peak
3,800 rpm
Torque peak
1,600 rpm
0–100 km/h
7.8 s
Top speed
217 km/h

Dimensions & weight

Length
4,634 mm
Height
1,692 mm
Wheelbase
2,829 mm
Ground clearance
135 mm
Kerb weight
1,790 kg
GVM
2,290 kg
Doors
5

Capacity & range

Boot space
570 L
Fuel tank
60 L
Range
1,177 km

Towing

Towing (braked)
2,000 kg
Towing (unbraked)
750 kg
Tow bar
Optional

Tyres

Front tyres
235/55 R18 (opt 235/50 R19)
Rear tyres
235/55 R18 (opt 235/50 R19)

Safety

Airbags
7
ISOFIX
Outer Rear
Lane departure
Optional

Comfort & convenience

Cruise control
Standard/Optional
Navigation
Optional
USB
Front + Rear
Keyless
Optional
Central locking
Optional
Sunroof
Optional
Panoramic roof
Optional
Upholstery
Optional
Heated front seats
Optional
Parking camera
Optional
Head-up display
Optional
Daytime running lights
LED
Headlights
LED
Electric windows
Front + Rear

Ownership

Warranty
2 yr
Maintenance plan
100,000 km / 5 yr
How this estimate works

Every figure assumes 15,000 km per year and uses current South African rates. The estimate is the sum of five parts:

  • Fuel— the vehicle’s claimed consumption × 15,000 km × the current price (95 ULP R26.63/L, diesel R27.93/L). Electric vehicles show R0 fuel.
  • Insurance— an actuarial baseline of about 2.1% of the vehicle’s value per year. Not a personal quote; your premium depends on your age, area, history and excess.
  • Maintenance— modelled from each vehicle’s maintenance score (higher score = cheaper to run).
  • Licence disc — estimated by body type as a proxy for weight, since SA licence fees are weight- and province-based.
  • Depreciation— declining-balance value loss on the car’s current age. Shown as a cost, but it’s value lost, not cash spent.

These are estimates to compare vehicles fairly, not quotes or financial advice. Full methodology →

Fuel rates last updated 27 June 2026.

Drive Score

60/ 100

How this SUV ranks against its segment on value, efficiency, reliability and practicality.

Value13
Efficiency85
Reliability59
Practicality83

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