🇸🇬Singapore · luxury

2024 Mercedes-Benz GLBTrue Cost of Ownership in Singapore

221 hp turbocharged inline-4, compact luxury SUV. Full cost breakdown including import duty (41%), VAT (9%), insurance, fuel at S$1.9/L, maintenance, and depreciation.

Annual cost =59%of avg Singapore income

Purchase Price

$65K

Base: $42K

Annual Total

$34K

Insurance + fuel + maintenance

Import Duty

$17K

41% of base price

VAT

$5K

9% applied

Annual Insurance

$3K

Avg for this country

5-Year Total

$235K

Purchase + 5yr running costs

2024 Mercedes-Benz GLB — Full Cost Breakdown in Singapore

Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.

Cost ComponentAmount (USD)
Base Price (MSRP)$42K
Import Duty (41%)$17K
VAT / Sales Tax (9%)$5K
Total Purchase Price$65K
Annual Insurance$3K
Annual Fuel Cost$3K
Annual Maintenance$8K
Annual Depreciation$11K
Registration & Road Tax$9K
Total Annual Running Cost$34K
5-Year Total Cost of Ownership$235K
Cost Per Kilometer$2.275

For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.

Mercedes-Benz GLB Fuel Cost Calculator — Singapore

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Fuel efficiency: 12L per 100km (typical for luxury segment)

Annual Fuel Cost

$3,420

USD equivalent

Monthly Fuel Cost

$285

Per month average

Annual Liters Used

1,800L

At 15,000 km/yr

Cost per 100km

$22.80

12L × S$1.90

Mercedes-Benz GLB Depreciation Curve

The Mercedes-Benz GLB loses approximately $23K (54%) of its value over 5 years.

Year-by-Year Value

New$42K100%
Year 1$32K75%
Year 2$27K65%
Year 3$24K57%
Year 4$21K51%
Year 5$19K46%

Depreciation based on luxury segment averages.

Mercedes-Benz GLB vs. Competitors in Singapore

How does the Mercedes-Benz GLB compare to similar cars available in Singapore?

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Mercedes-Benz

GLB

Base Price

$42K

Annual Cost in Singapore

$34K

221 hp turbocharged inline-4, compact luxury SUV

BMW

3 Series

Base Price

$45K

Annual Cost in Singapore

$12K

Best driving dynamics in class

Mercedes-Benz

C-Class

Base Price

$47K

Annual Cost in Singapore

$13K

Superior interior quality

Audi

A4

Base Price

$44K

Annual Cost in Singapore

$12K

Quattro AWD, tech-forward

Annual costs estimated for Singapore market. Import duty (41%) and VAT (9%) applied to all models.

🇸🇬 Owning a Car in Singapore

COE system adds $50K–$100K to car cost.

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Expensive for Singapore

Annual car costs = 59% of average Singapore income ($58K/yr)

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Average Annual Income

$58K

In Singapore

Fuel Price

S$1.90/L

Gasoline dominant

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Avg Car Insurance

$3K

Per year

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Import Duty

41%

On vehicle value

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VAT / Sales Tax

9%

Applied at purchase

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Driving Side

Left-hand

Asia

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Mercedes-Benz GLB in Singapore — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about owning a Mercedes-Benz GLB in Singapore.

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLB has a base price of $42,000 USD. In Singapore, after 41% import duty and 9% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $64,550 USD (S$64,550 SGD).