Mercedes-Benz GLB vs Suzuki Jimny 5-Door

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Mercedes-Benz GLB in South Africa

Mercedes-Benz GLB

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Price on request
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Suzuki Jimny 5-Door in South Africa

Suzuki Jimny 5-Door

1.5 GLX AllGrip AT Petrol 4-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 489,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 75 kW 🔧 130 Nm ⛽ 14.9 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Mercedes-Benz GLB vs Suzuki Jimny 5-Door: the short answer

Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification GLB Jimny 5-Door
Maximum Power GLB- Jimny 5-Door75 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque GLB- Jimny 5-Door130 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Engine Size GLB- Jimny 5-Door1462 cc
Combined Fuel Economy GLB- Jimny 5-Door14.9 km/l
Ground Clearance GLB- Jimny 5-Door210 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Evidence for Mercedes-Benz GLB

Source type: Hagalu catalogue record

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec GLB Jimny 5-Door
Model Introduced Year - 2025
Generation - Fourth-generation Jimny five-door — JB74W. Uses identical powertrain, ladder-frame chassis, AllGrip Pro 4x4 system, and suspension geometry as the JB74 two-door. Body extended 360mm longer with full rear doors and a longer wheelbase
Facelift History - Two-door Jimny (JB74) returned to SA market in 2021 after a nine-year absence. Five-door variant (JB74W) launched globally in 2023 and introduced in South Africa in 2025 as a distinct model — not a trim level of the two-door.
Facelift Launched Since - 2025
Facelift Version Ending - Current
Body Style - SUV
Color Note - Kinetic Yellow, Bluish Black Pearl, Solid White, Granite Grey Metallic, Chili Red, Brisk Blue Metallic
Dealer Stock Note - Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note - Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5 GLX AllGrip AT
Model Year - 2026
Production Status - active
Segment - SUV
Tare Mass Kg - 1170 kg
Vehicle Type - SUV
Spec GLB Jimny 5-Door
Length - 3965 mm
Width - 1645 mm
Height - 1720 mm
Wheelbase - 2590 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) - 210 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity - 40 l
Boot/Cargo Space - 211 l
Kerb Weight - 1215 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) - 1545 kg
Payload Capacity - 330 kg
Towing Capacity - 1300 kg
Seating Capacity - 4 seats
Number of Rows - 2 rows
Doors - 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius - 5.7 m
Front Headroom - 990 mm
Rear Headroom - 910 mm
Front Legroom - 900 mm
Rear Legroom - 600 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This GLB and Jimny 5-Door comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.

Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.

Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.

Specification Score Withheld

Hagalu does not turn missing specifications into neutral scores or guessed values.

Fail closed

Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.

Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.

What the evidence means

No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.

GLB vs Jimny 5-Door questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.