Ford Everest vs Mercedes-Benz GLB
Verdict
The Ford Everest is the bigger, harder-working seven-seater here: RM266,388 gets you a 1,996 cc diesel with 405 Nm, rear-wheel drive, a 259-litre boot and an 80-litre tank. The Mercedes-Benz GLB costs RM290,888 and goes the other way, with a 1,332 cc petrol engine, front-wheel drive, a 9.3-second 0-100 km/h time and auto emergency braking. Both have seven seats and seven airbags. For Malaysian family use, the Everest wins on size and torque; the GLB is easier to justify if AEB and RM100 road tax matter more.
Pick the Ford Everest if you want the larger seven-seat SUV, stronger 405 Nm diesel torque, bigger boot and longer 3-year warranty.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLB if you want petrol power, auto emergency braking, lower RM100 annual road tax and a quoted 9.3-second 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Price: Ford Everest RM266,388; Mercedes-Benz GLB RM290,888
- Engine and torque: Ford Everest 1,996 cc diesel with 405 Nm; Mercedes-Benz GLB 1,332 cc petrol with 270 Nm
- Driven wheels: Ford Everest rear-wheel drive; Mercedes-Benz GLB front-wheel drive
- Size: Ford Everest 4,914 mm long and 1,923 mm wide; Mercedes-Benz GLB 4,634 mm long and 1,834 mm wide
- Boot space: Ford Everest 259 litres; Mercedes-Benz GLB 130 litres
- Road tax: Ford Everest RM438 a year; Mercedes-Benz GLB RM100 a year
Everest
- Much stronger 405 Nm torque
- Larger 259-litre boot
- Longer 3-year warranty
- Higher RM438 annual road tax
- Auto emergency braking not listed
- No quoted 0-100 km/h time
GLB
- Auto emergency braking fitted
- Lower RM100 annual road tax
- Quoted 9.3-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 130-litre boot
- Less torque at 270 Nm
- Shorter 2-year warranty
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 266,388✓ | RM 290,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | Inline-four with Single Turbo | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,996 cc | 1,332 cc |
| Horsepower | 167 hp✓ | 161 hp |
| Torque | 405 Nm✓ | 270 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Bore | 84.01 mm | 72.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 15.8 | 10.6 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | Six-speed Automatic | 7G-DCT |
| Gears | 6 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Ford | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 9.3 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 207 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,914 mm | 4,634 mm |
| Width | 1,923 mm | 1,834 mm |
| Height | 1,841 mm | 1,663 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm | 2,829 mm |
| Weight | 2,201 kg | 1,555 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 52 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 259 litres✓ | 130 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/55R20 | 235/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/55R20 | 235/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | 17" Steel Wheel | — |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Wrangler | Continental EcoContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Mexico (CBU) |
| Chassis | Ladderframe | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Coil Springs | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloy | 18" 5-twin-spoke Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloy | 18" 5-twin-spoke Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Discs | Ventilated Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 Airbags (2 Front, 2 Side, 2 Curtain, 1 Driver's Knee) | Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Middle Row Seats | Available for two outer middle row seats, two last row seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflectors with Manual Levelling | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Driver Side Memory Settings |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 40:20:40 Split-folding and Sliding 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-folding 3rd Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Roof-mounted AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 2 Rear USB-C 3rd Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2x Front, 2x Middle, 2x Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 10.1" Ford SYNC4A with eight speakers | 10.25" Touchscreen MBUX Multimedia System with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, 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 | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Parking | No | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | No | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | 60,000 km | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 438 | RM 100✓ |
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.
Everest vs GLB FAQ
Is the Ford Everest or Mercedes-Benz GLB better?
The Ford Everest is better for space, torque and warranty. The Mercedes-Benz GLB is better if you want auto emergency braking, petrol power and lower road tax. Both have seven seats and seven airbags.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz GLB is RM24,500 more expensive than the Ford Everest, at RM290,888 versus RM266,388.
Which one is more practical for family luggage?
The Ford Everest has the advantage, with 259 litres of boot space against the Mercedes-Benz GLB’s 130 litres. It is also longer, wider and taller.