Mercedes-Benz GLB250 As the boxy brother to the brand's fastback GLA-class SUV, the Mercedes-Benz GLB-class brings a style all its own to go with its increased practicality.
Like the GLA, the GLB250 is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and is available in either front- or all-wheel drive guise.
Mercedes-Benz GLB250 As the boxy brother to the brand’s fastback GLA-class SUV, the Mercedes-Benz GLB-class brings a style all its own to go with its increased practicality.
Like the GLA, the GLB250 is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and is available in either front- or all-wheel drive guise.
A third row of seats is optional—a segment exclusive—but don’t expect to fit full-size humans back there for any length of time; it’s a kid-friendly zone.
benefits from Mercedes-Benz’s latest MBUX infotainment system, offers a digital instrument cluster that’s integrated with the infotainment screen, and can be optioned with all manner of comfort and convenience items.
Still, it doesn’t project the same level of luxury as Mercedes’s larger models, such as the GLC-class and GLE-class SUVs.
Behind the GLB’s big, grille-mounted three-pointed star is a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 221 horsepower. The engine is paired with an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and either front- or all-wheel drive.
At our test track, an all-wheel drive example managed a fairly brisk 6.0-second zero-to-60-mph time. We didn’t find the GLB250 to be particularly sporty, but for an SUV its ride and handling is agreeable and competent.
The GLB-class has a very spacious interior, with 20 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second-row seats and 62 cubic feet with those seats folded down, which is almost equal to that of the next-size up BMW X3.
The entry-level GLB-class isn’t very well appointed, but it does come standard with power front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel.
Heated seats will cost you extra, as will ventilated ones, and a third row of seats is also optional. We expect most buyers will spend money outfitting their GLB250 with popular luxury features such as leather upholstery and interior ambient lighting.
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