Mercedes-Benz GLB vs Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer
Verdict
These two solve very different jobs. The Mercedes-Benz GLB costs RM290,888 against the Vito Tourer’s RM342,036, so the RM51,148 saving is paired with a far smaller 4,634 mm body, seven seats and RM100 annual road tax. The Vito answers with 10 seats, a 3,430 mm wheelbase, 208 hp/350 Nm and a 70-litre tank, but it is also 5,370 mm long and 3,100 kg. For family use, the GLB is the easier premium SUV choice; for moving people, the Vito is the serious tool.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLB if you want a seven-seat premium SUV that is cheaper to buy, cheaper to tax and much smaller on Malaysian roads.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer if you need 10 seats, more engine output and the space of a proper people mover.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz GLB RM290,888; Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer RM342,036
- Seats: Mercedes-Benz GLB 7; Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer 10
- Engine output: Mercedes-Benz GLB 161 hp/270 Nm; Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer 208 hp/350 Nm
- Size: Mercedes-Benz GLB 4,634 mm long/1,834 mm wide; Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer 5,370 mm long/1,928 mm wide
- Wheelbase: Mercedes-Benz GLB 2,829 mm; Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer 3,430 mm
- Road tax: Mercedes-Benz GLB RM100 per year; Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer RM436 per year
GLB
- RM51,148 cheaper to buy
- Much smaller body: 4,634 mm long versus 5,370 mm
- Lower annual road tax: RM100 versus RM436
- Only 7 seats versus the Vito Tourer’s 10
- Lower output: 161 hp/270 Nm versus 208 hp/350 Nm
- Smaller 52-litre fuel tank versus 70 litres
Vito Tourer
- 10 seats with 10 three-point seat belts
- Stronger 1,991 cc turbo petrol engine with 208 hp and 350 Nm
- Larger 70-litre fuel tank
- RM51,148 more expensive to buy
- Far larger footprint: 5,370 mm long and 1,928 mm wide
- Higher annual road tax at RM436 versus RM100
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 290,888✓ | RM 342,036 |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | C-Segment | Commercial |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,332 cc | 1,991 cc |
| Horsepower | 161 hp | 208 hp✓ |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 350 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 72.2 mm | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.6 | 9.8 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7G-DCT | 9G-TRONIC |
| Gears | 7 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.3 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 207 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,634 mm | 5,370 mm |
| Width | 1,834 mm | 1,928 mm |
| Height | 1,663 mm | 1,958 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,829 mm | 3,430 mm |
| Weight | 1,555 kg | 3,100 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 52 litres | 70 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 7 | 10 |
| Boot Space | 130 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 235/55R18 | 225/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/55R18 | 225/55R17 |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 | Dunlop Econodrive |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Mexico (CBU) | Spain (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 18" 5-twin-spoke Alloys | 17" 5-twin-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" 5-twin-spoke Alloys | 17" 5-twin-spoke Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Solid Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, 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 | 10 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row seats, two last row seats | Available for Rear Passenger Seats in 2nd and 3rd Row |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Active Brake Assist |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Attention Assist |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam | LED Projectors with Auto High Beam |
| 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 | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding and Sliding 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-folding 3rd Row | 60:40 Split-folding and Sliding 2nd Row, Captain Seats 3rd Row, Folding and Sliding 4th Row Bench |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Rear USB-C 3rd Row | 1 Front, 2 Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Rear |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen MBUX Multimedia System with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | 7" Touchscreen Audio 30 with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Manual Key |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Foot-operated |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 2 years |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 100✓ | RM 436 |
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.
GLB vs Vito Tourer FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz GLB or Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer better?
For most private buyers, the Mercedes-Benz GLB is better because it is cheaper, smaller and costs less to tax. The Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer is better only if you genuinely need 10 seats and MPV space.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer costs RM51,148 more than the Mercedes-Benz GLB, at RM342,036 versus RM290,888.
Which one has more power?
The Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer has more power, with 208 hp and 350 Nm from its 1,991 cc turbo petrol engine. The Mercedes-Benz GLB makes 161 hp and 270 Nm from a 1,332 cc turbo petrol engine.