2024 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250True Cost of Ownership in China
221 hp turbocharged inline-4. Full cost breakdown including import duty (15%), VAT (13%), insurance, fuel at ¥1.1/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$58K
Base: $45K
Annual Total
$14K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$7K
15% of base price
VAT
$7K
13% applied
Annual Insurance
$1K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$130K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 — Full Cost Breakdown in China
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $45K |
| Import Duty (15%) | $7K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (13%) | $7K |
| Total Purchase Price | $58K |
| Annual Insurance | $1K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $2K |
| Annual Maintenance | $1K |
| Annual Depreciation | $9K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $900 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $14K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $130K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $0.956 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 Fuel Cost Calculator — China
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Annual Fuel Cost
$1,815
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$151
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,650L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$12.10
11L × ¥1.10
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 Depreciation Curve
The Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 loses approximately $22K (49%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $45K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $36K | 80% |
| Year 2 | $32K | 70% |
| Year 3 | $28K | 62% |
| Year 4 | $25K | 56% |
| Year 5 | $23K | 51% |
Depreciation based on suv segment averages.
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 vs. Competitors in China
How does the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 compare to similar cars available in China?
Mercedes-Benz
GLB 250
Base Price
$45K
Annual Cost in China
$14K
Toyota
RAV4
Base Price
$32K
Annual Cost in China
$8K
Honda
CR-V
Base Price
$31K
Annual Cost in China
$7K
Mazda
CX-5
Base Price
$30K
Annual Cost in China
$7K
Annual costs estimated for China market. Import duty (15%) and VAT (13%) applied to all models.
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Annual car costs = 120% of average China income ($12K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$12K
In China
Fuel Price
¥1.10/L
Mixed dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$1K
Per year
Import Duty
15%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
13%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
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Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 in China — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 in China.
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 has a base price of $45,000 USD. In China, after 15% import duty and 13% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $58,478 USD (¥58,478 CNY).
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