2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class vs 2025 Toyota Crown Signia

$45,800 · Crossover

$44,090 · Crossover

Comparison Overview

Choosing between the stylish luxury of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class and the ultra-efficient 2025 Toyota Crown Signia presents a genuine dilemma for practical buyers. The GLB asks for a higher initial investment at $45,800 and demands premium fuel for its 221 hp engine, achieving only 28 MPG combined. Conversely, the Crown Signia undercuts the price at $44,090, offers superior 240 hp, and boasts an excellent 38 MPG combined using regular unleaded gas. While the GLB is notably shorter at 182.4 inches, the Signia provides slightly more room with 25.8 cu ft of cargo space compared to the GLB's 22 cu ft. This comparison boils down to whether you prioritize brand prestige or long-term running cost savings based on that significant 10 MPG difference.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

🚗 Best for Commuters

2025 Toyota Crown Signia

The Crown Signia wins for commuters due to its superior 38 MPG combined efficiency, saving significant money over daily driving.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

2025 Toyota Crown Signia

Families will appreciate the Crown Signia's larger 25.8 cu ft cargo capacity and standard All-Wheel Drive capability.

🏎️ Best for Enthusiasts

2025 Toyota Crown Signia

The Crown Signia offers higher horsepower (240 hp) and standard AWD, making it slightly more engaging than the FWD GLB's 221 hp setup.

💰 Best Value

2025 Toyota Crown Signia

The Crown Signia is the better value proposition, offering more horsepower, significantly better MPG, and a lower starting MSRP of $44,090.

Choose the Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class if...

You prioritize the Mercedes-Benz badge and interior prestige.
You prefer the slightly more compact dimensions (182.4 inches long) for easier city parking.
You don't mind the requirement for premium unleaded fuel to run the 221 hp engine.

Choose the Toyota Crown Signia if...

Fuel economy is paramount, given the 38 MPG combined versus the GLB's 28 MPG.
You need maximum utility, benefiting from 25.8 cu ft of cargo space.
You require standard All-Wheel Drive capability right out of the box.

Key Dimensions

Dimension	Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class	Toyota Crown Signia
Length	182.4"	194.1"
Width	72.2"	74.0"
Height	66.7"	64.0"
Wheelbase	111.4"	112.2"

Features Comparison

Safety

Feature	Mercedes-Benz	Toyota
Blind Spot Monitor	✓	✓
Driver Attention Alert	✓	—
Pre-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Post-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags	✓	✓
Front Head Airbags	✓	✓
Rear Head Airbags	✓	✓
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation	✓	✓
Electronic Stability Control	✓	✓
Traction Control System	✓	✓
LATCH System	✓	✓
Rear Door Child Safety Locks	✓	✓
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)	4-Wheel	4-Wheel
Brake Drying	✓	—
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Rear Solid Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Brake Preparation System	✓	—
Brake Assist	✓	✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	✓	✓
Automatic Headlights	✓	✓
Headlight Delay-Off	✓	—
LED Headlights	✓	✓
Daytime Running Lights	✓	✓
Front Fog Lights	✓	—
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors	✓	✓
Front Headrests	2	2
Front Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	✓
Rear Headrests	3	3
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	✓
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt	✓	✓
Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote)	✓	✓
Engine Immobilizer	✓	✓
Lane Departure Warning	—	✓
Lane Keeping Assist System	—	✓
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	—	✓

Engine

Feature	Mercedes-Benz	Toyota
Base Engine Displacement	2.0 L	2.5 L
Number of Cylinders	inline 4	inline 4
Base Engine Type	mild hybrid	hybrid
Horsepower	221 hp @ 5500 rpm	240 hp
Torque	258 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm	—
Number of Valves	16	16
Camshaft Type	Double overhead cam (DOHC)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Variable Valve Timing	Variable	Variable
Fuel Injection Type	✓	✓

Drive Train

Feature	Mercedes-Benz	Toyota
Transmission Type	8-speed automated manual	continuously variable-speed automatic
Drivetrain Type	front wheel drive	all wheel drive

Fuel

Feature	Mercedes-Benz	Toyota
Fuel Type	premium unleaded (required)	regular unleaded
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	25/33 MPG	39/37 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	28 MPG	38 MPG
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	397.5/524.7 mi.	565.5/536.5 mi.
Fuel Tank Capacity	15.9 gal.	14.5 gal.

Comfort & Convenience

Feature	Mercedes-Benz	Toyota
Push Button Start	✓	✓
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Transmission Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	—
Cruise Control on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Electric Power Steering	✓	✓
Rear View Camera	✓	✓
Front Parking Sensors	✓	—
Rear Parking Sensors	✓	—
Driver Assisted Parking Assist	✓	—
Wireless Charging Pad	✓	✓
Cruise Control	✓	—
Universal Remote Transmitter	✓	✓
Front Cupholders	✓	✓
Rear Cupholders	✓	✓
Front Door Pockets	✓	✓
Rear Door Pockets	✓	✓
Overhead Console with Storage	✓	—
Front Seatback Storage	✓	✓
Leather Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Dual Zone Climate Control	✓	✓
Rear Ventilation Ducts	✓	✓
Interior Air Filtration	✓	✓
Dual Vanity Mirrors	✓	✓
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror	✓	✓
Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors	✓	✓
Adaptive Cruise Control	—	✓
Heated Steering Wheel	—	✓

In Car Entertainment

Feature	Mercedes-Benz	Toyota
Infotainment Display	10.25 in	12.3 in
AM/FM Stereo	✓	✓
Android Auto (Wireless)	✓	✓
Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	✓	✓
USB Port	✓	✓
USB Port with External Media Control	✓	✓
Satellite Radio	✓	✓
Satellite Radio Trial Period	6 months	3 months
Speaker System	—	6

Power Feature

Feature	Mercedes-Benz	Toyota
One-Touch Power Windows	4	4
Keyless Entry	✓	✓
Heated Mirrors	✓	✓

Frontseats

Feature	Mercedes-Benz	Toyota
Front Head Room	40.7 in.	39.1 in.
Front Leg Room	41.1 in.	42.1 in.
Front Shoulder Room	55.9 in.	57.0 in.
Seat Material: Leatherette	✓	—
Front Seat Type: Bucket	✓	✓
Driver Seat Power Adjustments	8-way	8-way
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Driver Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power
Driver Seat Thigh Extension	✓	—
Driver Seat Memory Settings	3	2
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments	8-way	8-way
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Passenger Seat Lumbar Support	Power	—
Passenger Seat Thigh Extension	✓	—
Passenger Seat Memory Settings	3	—
Driver Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Passenger Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Front Hip Room	—	54.7 in.
Seat Material: Leather	—	✓
Driver Seat Ventilation	—	✓
Passenger Seat Ventilation	—	✓

Rearseats

Feature	Mercedes-Benz	Toyota
Rear Head Room	39.3 in.	38.9 in.
Rear Leg Room	38.1 in.	37.1 in.
Rear Shoulder Room	54.9 in.	55.0 in.
Split-Folding Rear Seatback	✓	✓
Reclining Rear Seats	✓	—
Folding Center Armrest	✓	✓
Rear Hip Room	—	47.7 in.
Heated Rear Seats (Multi-Level)	—	✓

Tires and Wheels

Feature	Mercedes-Benz	Toyota
Wheel Material	Alloy	—
Wheel Size	18 x 7.5 in	—
Tire Size	235/55R18	225/55R19
Run Flat Tires	✓	—
Wheel Finish	—	Painted Alloy
Wheel Diameter	—	19 in
Tire Type	—	All Season

Suspension

Feature	Mercedes-Benz	Toyota
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension	✓	✓
Front Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓
Rear Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓

Warranty

Feature	Mercedes-Benz	Toyota
Basic Warranty	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	3 yr./ 36000 mi.
Drivetrain Warranty	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	5 yr./ 60000 mi.
Corrosion/Rust Warranty	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	5 yr./ unlimited mi.
Roadside Assistance	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	2 yr./ unlimited mi.
Hybrid Component Warranty	—	8 yr./ 100000 mi.
Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance	—	2 yr./ 25000 mi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class and 2025 Toyota Crown Signia.

Is the fuel cost difference between these two significant?

Yes, the difference is very noticeable; the Crown Signia gets 38 MPG combined on regular gas, while the GLB only manages 28 MPG combined and requires premium fuel. This often translates to hundreds of dollars saved annually favoring the Toyota.

Does the GLB have better acceleration than the Crown Signia?

Based on the specs provided, the Toyota Crown Signia has more power with 240 hp compared to the GLB's 221 hp, suggesting a slight edge in power output for the Toyota, though transmission types differ.

Which vehicle is physically larger for passengers and cargo?

The Crown Signia is the physically larger vehicle in length (194.1 inches vs 182.4 inches) and offers more cargo capacity at 25.8 cu ft versus the GLB's 22 cu ft.

Why does the GLB use a premium fuel requirement?

The Mercedes-Benz GLB requires premium unleaded, which adds to its running cost, whereas the Crown Signia happily uses regular unleaded while achieving much higher fuel economy.

What does the difference in drivetrain mean for winter driving?

The Crown Signia comes standard with All-Wheel Drive (AWD), offering better traction in slippery conditions, while the Mercedes-Benz GLB is offered standard with Front Wheel Drive (FWD).