2026 Mercedes-Benz GLBTrue Cost of Ownership in Austria
221 hp turbocharged inline-4, compact luxury SUV, 2026 model. Full cost breakdown including import duty (10%), VAT (20%), insurance, fuel at €1.75/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$61K
Base: $46K
Annual Total
$22K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$5K
10% of base price
VAT
$10K
20% applied
Annual Insurance
$2K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$171K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB — Full Cost Breakdown in Austria
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $46K |
| Import Duty (10%) | $5K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (20%) | $10K |
| Total Purchase Price | $61K |
| Annual Insurance | $2K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $3K |
| Annual Maintenance | $5K |
| Annual Depreciation | $12K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $850 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $22K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $171K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $1.470 |
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 — Austria
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Annual Fuel Cost
$3,150
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$263
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,800L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$21.00
12L × €1.75
Mercedes-Benz GLB Depreciation Curve
The Mercedes-Benz GLB loses approximately $25K (54%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $46K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $35K | 75% |
| Year 2 | $30K | 65% |
| Year 3 | $26K | 57% |
| Year 4 | $23K | 51% |
| Year 5 | $21K | 46% |
Depreciation based on luxury segment averages.
Mercedes-Benz GLB vs. Competitors in Austria
How does the Mercedes-Benz GLB compare to similar cars available in Austria?
Mercedes-Benz
GLB
Base Price
$46K
Annual Cost in Austria
$22K
BMW
3 Series
Base Price
$45K
Annual Cost in Austria
$12K
Mercedes-Benz
C-Class
Base Price
$47K
Annual Cost in Austria
$13K
Audi
A4
Base Price
$44K
Annual Cost in Austria
$12K
Annual costs estimated for Austria market. Import duty (10%) and VAT (20%) applied to all models.
🇦🇹 Owning a Car in Austria
NoVA normverbrauchsabgabe purchase tax.
Expensive for Austria
Annual car costs = 46% of average Austria income ($48K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$48K
In Austria
Fuel Price
€1.75/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$2K
Per year
Import Duty
10%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
20%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
Europe
Popular Car Brands in Austria
Mercedes-Benz GLB in Austria — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Mercedes-Benz GLB in Austria.
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB has a base price of $46,000 USD. In Austria, after 10% import duty and 20% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $60,720 USD (€60,720 EUR).
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