The Mercedes-Benz GLB (model code X247) is a luxury
crossover SUV
A crossover, crossover SUV, or crossover utility vehicle (CUV) is a type of automobile with an increased ride height that is built on unibody chassis construction shared with passenger cars, as opposed to traditional sport utility vehicles ( ...
produced by
Mercedes-Benz
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. It was unveiled by the German manufacturer
Daimler AG
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on 10 June 2019 in
Park City,
Utah
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. It was previously unveiled as a
concept car
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to the public at the
Shanghai Auto Show
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in April 2019.
The GLB is positioned between the
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and the larger
GLC in size, however unlike these vehicles the GLB is equipped with optional third row seating due to better space distribution. The launch date for taking orders began in July 2019.
The production commenced at the end of 2019 for the 2020 model year.
Overview
The GLB uses the same front-wheel-drive MFA2 platform as the
W177 A-Class and the H247 GLA, but the wheelbase is longer to give it extra practicality. The result is that at , it is only shorter than a X253 GLC.
Mechanically, it has standard all-wheel-drive and an eight-speed dual clutch automatic transmission, and shares its engine lineup with the A-Class.
The model adopts a square, angular style inspired by the larger
X167 GLS and the former boxy shaped
X204 GLK-Class. It features a MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear suspension with optional adaptive damping.
Inside, the widescreen cockpit and the latest version of the MBUX interface is featured.
The Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 4MATIC was announced on 28 August 2019 in time for the 2019 IAA
Frankfurt Auto Show
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. The GLB 35 4MATIC is the first of the 35-series models to have an eight-speed automatic gearbox; other 35-series models (A 35 4MATIC and CLA 35 4MATIC) continue with seven-speed automatic gearboxes. Fitted to GLB 35 4MATIC, the AMG-specific Panamericana Grille is used on the 35-series model for the first time.
File:Mercedes-Benz X247 IMG 5752.jpg, Mercedes-Benz GLB 180
File:2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 4Matic, front 8.1.20.jpg, 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 4MATIC (US)
File:2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB 200 AMG Line Premium 2.0 Front.jpg, 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB 200d AMG Line
File:2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB 200 AMG Line Premium 2.0 Rear.jpg, 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB 200d AMG Line
File:Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 4MATIC (X 247) – f 02012021.jpg, Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 4MATIC
File:Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 4MATIC (X 247) – h 02012021.jpg, Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 4MATIC
File:Mercedes-Benz GLB 200d (X247) interior.jpg, Interior
2023 facelift
In 2023 for the 2024 model year, Mercedes implemented a facelift for the GLB, which included primarily new headlights and taillights. It received an updated variant of the MBUX infotainment system and supports
wireless
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Apple CarPlay
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More than 800 ...
and
Android Auto
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Once an Android device is paired with the car's head unit, the system ...
. A new colour, known as "Spectral Blue Metallic", as well as eighteen and twenty-inch wheels, are available. The car also has a new 48 volt
mild hybrid
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system.
Technical details
It is available with 4-cylinder petrol and diesel engines only, while a
plug-in hybrid
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and a fully electric version, called the
EQB, was unveiled in April 2021.
Engines
At launch, the GLB came with two petrol and two diesel engines. All of them are fitted with automatic transmissions only, while 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system is either available or standard with the 2.0-litre engines, only. Available as of 2020, the 2.0-litre petrol engine in the GLB 35 is tuned to produce and of torque.
Diesel engines and the smaller petrol engine were eschewed for the US market, leaving only the 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbo of the GLB 250 for the debut.
Transmissions
Safety
Euro NCAP
Sales
References
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GLB
Cars introduced in 2019
2020s cars
Compact sport utility vehicles
Luxury crossover sport utility vehicles
Front-wheel-drive vehicles
All-wheel-drive vehicles