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MERCEDES-BENZ Glb Estate

GLB 220d 4Matic AMG Line Executive 5dr 8G-Tronic

MERCEDES-BENZ Glb Estate - GLB 220d 4Matic AMG Line Executive 5dr 8G-Tronic

Vehicle Information

List Price
£46,985.00
Transmission
Automatic
Fuel Type
Diesel
Fuel Consumption
47.1 MPG
0-62 mph
7.8 secs
Engine Size
2.0 CC
No. of Doors
5
CO2
158 g/km
By Line

The GLB is a rather different kind of mid-sized Mercedes family SUV. Jonathan Crouch takes a look at the revised version.

Ten Second Review

The Mercedes GLB delivers to the market the first properly practical mid-sized SUV from the Three-Pointed Star. There's enough room for seven seats, enough capability for light off road excursions and enough of a premium feel to make other class rivals feel rather low rent. In short, it's a potentially appealing package. Especially in this updated form.

Background

So, the GLB: yet another Mercedes SUV. But this one, launched back in 2019, has a little more substance than its compact stablemates. The GLA suits only quite small families and the GLC is too expensive for larger ones - and can't be ordered with the third seating row that many of them need. In the same way that at the top of the Stuttgart brand's SUV range, the G-Class offers a practical alternative to a GLE, such is the role of a GLB against a GLA or a GLC. Still with me? If you are, then you'll be interested in the way that Mercedes wants to use this car to address a growing niche on the mid-sized family SUV class, that for seven seats. The VW Group currently does quite well here with ones like the Skoda Kodiaq, the SEAT Tarraco and the VW Tiguan Allspace. The Koreans provide the Hyundai Santa Fe and the Sorento, plus there's the 7-seat Nissan X-Trail and SsangYong Rexton models. There have to be buyers in that sub-sector who'd like a premium badge. The GLB, only now offered in 7-seat form, caters directly to them and aims to do so more effectively in this lightly updated form.

Driving Experience

Pretty much all the engineering in play here was originally developed for frugal family hatchbacks, not go-anywhere Gelandewagens. Still, it's reassuring to know that it's been evolved a bit for this GLB, a longer wheelbase combined with a wider track and a stiffer body. Plus the raised suspension is of the sophisticated rear multi-link kind that only the most expensive and powerful versions Mercedes smaller models normally tend to get. All of which helps to mitigate the roly-poly handling that you might normally expect a relatively compact, tall boxy SUV to deliver. We're a bit less impressed with the ride, which can't be embellished with the adaptive damping system available in other markets. The GLB offers the same engine and powertrain combinations that you'll find in other compact Mercedes models. Which in this revised model means plenty of in-built electrification. All the mainstream petrol engines now come with the brand's 48V mild hybrid system including the usual MHEV belt-driven starter-generator: that'll give you a 13hp boost when moving off. There are now only three mainstream engines, all of them four cylinder units driving the front wheels. As before, the powerplant portfolio kicks off with the GLB 200, which uses a 163hp 1.4-litre petrol powerplant mated to 7-speed 7G-DCT auto transmission. The alternative is the GLB 200 d, which uses a 2.0-litre diesel powerplant in a 150hp state of tune and must be had with 8-speed 8G-DCT auto transmission. If you want AWD, the same 2.0-litre diesel engine also features in the 190hp GLB 220 d 4MATIC. With that 4MATIC set-up, you get an 'Off-road Package'. This gives you hill start and descent assistance, LED Multibeam headlights and an extra off-road driving mode called Downhill Speed Regulation which includes a special infotainment display showing gradient, technical settings and your various incline angles. As before, at the top of the range, there's also a performance-orientated Mercedes-AMG GLB variant, using engineering we've already seen in the A-Class. The GLB 35 4MATIC now gains the 48V mild hybrid system and offers a 306hp 2.0-litre petrol turbo engine mated to AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G dual-clutch auto transmission. Power comes through an 8-speed AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G dual-clutch auto gearbox with a race start function. Plus there's an AMG Dynamic Select driving modes system that as well as the three modes featured in other GLBs ('Comfort', 'Sport' and 'Individual') also features two further ones ('Slippery' and 'Sport+').

Design and Build

The look of the GLB draws inspiration from Mercedes' grand 'G-Class' 'Gelandewagen' - which you need to know because otherwise, you might wonder why it's quite so squarical and van-like. Even Designer Robert Lesnik describes it as 'a box with rounded edges'. The dimensions are a little confusing too, this car actually being almost the same size as the GLC model it supposedly sits beneath in the Mercedes SUV line-up; this GLB's 4.63m length sees it measuring in only 21mm shorter than a GLC - and it's actually 18mm taller than that car. Changes to this revised version include a revised front bumper feauturing larger openings and body-coloured inserts. The LED headlamps and tail lights are also revised - and feature fresh lighting signatures. Wheel sizes range from 17 to 20-inches. Inside buyers get much the same 'widescreen cockpit' instrument layout as you'll find on all the company's modern compact models. And it's now controlled by an updated version of the brand's MBUX voice-activated interface, which sees a 10.25-inch central screen paired with a driver information display for the virtual gauges also of 10.25-inches in size. All this hardware integrates into a rather unusually shaped dashboard, this one with an aluminium-look 'tubular' lower element. And this updated model gets a redesigned steering wheel with touch-sensitive controls. In the second row, the boxy shape contributes towards quite a spacious feel. And if you're going for a GLB with 7 seats, you'll get an easy-entry feature to reach them. As for the boot space, well there's 560-litres of it in the 5-seat model, which to give you some perspective is 140-litres more than you'd get in an Audi Q5. And you can expand that by flattening the 40:20:40-split backrest to free up 1,755-litres. The third row pews fold flat into the floor when not in use.

Market and Model

Pricing starts at around £40,000 and there are three trim levels - 'AMG Line Executive', 'AMG Line Premium' and 'AMG Line Premium Plus Night Edition', with prices in the mainstream range rising up to around £48,500. Across the range you have to have seven seats. Think in terms of around £53,500 for the top high performance Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 4MATIC variant, only offered with top 'Premium Plus' trim. All mainstream models are well equipped. Even entry-level 'AMG Line Executive' variants come as standard with 19-inch five-spoke AMG alloy wheels, aluminium roof rails, LED High Performance headlights, the 'Dynamic Select' driving mode system, rear privacy glass and LED tail lights. Plus across the range all variants get a 10.25-inch central touchscreen with a MBUX multimedia system featuring 'Hey Mercedes' voice activation. There's a 10.25-inch instrument cluster screen too. The cabin also features ARTICO man-made leather upholstery, a wireless 'phone charging mat, a 180-degree reversing camera, two-zone Thermotronic climate control and heated front seats. Safety stuff includes Active Brake Assist, Attention Assist, Active Lane Keeping Assist and Speed Limit Assist. This improved GLB is of course very well connected. Navigation functions, for example, can be based on traffic feedback from so-called 'Car-to-X communication' where information gets fed in from other similarly-equipped road users. As usual, there's a dowloadable 'Mercedes Me' app that connects you into your car and can tell you things like local fuel prices or the availability of parking spaces at your destination.

Cost of Ownership

The engines used here deliver decent returns in other Mercedes compact models, so we'd expected the same from the GLB - which is broadly how it turns out. The base petrol GLB 200 manages a 39.2mpg WLTP-rated combined cycle reading, plus a 163g/km WLTP-rated CO2 emissions reading (BiK 37%). For the GLB 200 d diesel, the figures are up to 50.4mpg and 149g/km (BiK 34%). The GLB 220d 4MATIC diesel manages 47.9mpg and 156g/km of CO2 (BiK 36%). The Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 4MATIC manages 31.0mpg and 206g/km (BiK 37%). As you'd expect, the Mercedes after-care package is comprehensive, with a three-year unlimited mileage warranty that's matches BMW. This is built upon by Mercedes' Mobilo scheme which delivers breakdown cover for up to thirty years, as long as you continue to have your car serviced at a Mercedes main dealer. Ah yes, maintenance. As usual with one of the Stuttgart brand's models, there's an ASSYST PLUS dashboard service indicator that monitors engine use and tells you exactly when a garage visit is due. Fixed price servicing is available across the range and most buyers opt for the Mercedes ServiceCare plan that could cost you as little as about £28 a month based either on a two-service/two year deal, three years with three services or four years with four services.

Summary

At first glance, you might think the GLB an unnecessary member of the Mercedes SUV line-up. After looking closely at what it has to offer, we've ended up concluding that going forward, it's likely to be a vital part of it. Prior to the launch of this model, the brand had never before offered a car in this class that was really practical for a growing family, yet reasonably affordable. This is it. Are there issues? Well probably, you could pay slightly less and get a slightly bigger seven-seat SUV in this class from a volume brand but after trying a GLB, we think you may not want to. It has a premium, desirable feel that cars like SEAT's Tarraco, Skoda's Kodiaq, Hyundai's Santa Fe and even Volkswagen's Tiguan Allspace struggle to match. And the interior technology of those cars seems rather yesteryear compared to the cabin media tech on offer here. You probably won't have started off wanting a GLB in this class. But take a look at one and, if you're prepared to pay a slight premium, you could find it a difficult package to overlook.

Displayed below is the vehicle and technical data which is provided by a third party. Please check manufacturer's website prior to any order you place. If any specific feature is required that isn't listed, please make this clear to your account manager at your earliest convenience.
DRIVER CONVENIENCE
  • 10.25 inch touchscreen central media display
  • 10.25" Digital instrument cluster display screen
  • 12 ultrasonic sensors in front and rear bumpers
  • 180 degree reversing camera with parking guidelines
  • Additional drive program "OFF-ROAD"
  • Assisted parking: reversing backwards into perpendicular and parallel parking spaces
  • Attention assist - Monitors steering behaviour and long journey fatigue
  • Bluetooth connection
  • Brake pad wear indicator warning light
  • Car wash mode
  • Convenience opening and closing
  • Direct steering
  • DYNAMIC SELECT with a choice of driving modes (ECO, Comfort, Sport and Individual)
  • ECO start/stop function
  • Engine start/stop button
  • Fluid level warning indicator for fuel, oil, coolant and washer fluid
  • Hard disk navigation
  • Hey Mercedes Voice activation
  • Lamp failure indicator
  • Lane keep assist
  • MBUX navigation premium
  • Mercedes me connect including emergency call system, accident recovery, breakdown management and maintenance
  • Mercedes me remote services
  • Outside temperature gauge
  • Owners manual and service booklet in English
  • Pre-installation of private car share
  • Preinstallation for parking damage notification
  • Radio aerial integrated into front and rear windshields
  • Remote boot closing
  • Service indicator (ASSYST)
  • Smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android auto
  • Speed limit assist
  • Trip computer in multifunction display with current consumption indicator
  • Ultrasound sensors - positioned in the handle of the tailgate
  • Wireless charging
ENGINE/DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
  • Comfort suspension with ride height lowering
  • Rear axle multi-link
ENTERTAINMENT
  • 1 USB-C port in the oddments compartment (Charge + Data transfer)
  • 2 USB-C ports for the rear on the centre armrest (Charge only)
  • 2 USB-C ports under the front centre armrest (Charge + Data transfer)
  • DAB digital radio tuner
  • MBUX multimedia system
  • Mercedes Benz sound system (100 W) with 6 speakers
  • Pre installation for Mercedes Benz Link
EXTERIOR FEATURES
  • Adaptive brake lights
  • Adaptive high beam assist
  • Air vents with silver chrome surrounds
  • AMG front apron with front splitter in the colour of the vehicle with chrome trim element
  • AMG rear apron with visible tailpipe trim and chrome trim element
  • AMG specific/dual flow exhaust pipes in chrome (non-functional)
  • Auto dimming rear view mirror
  • Beltline trim and window line trim strip in high gloss aluminium
  • Black grained side sill trim with chrome inlay
  • Body coloured door handles
  • Electric adjustable and heated door mirrors with integrated LED side indicators
  • Electric folding door mirrors
  • Front and rear electric windows
  • Headlamp assist automatic headlamp activation
  • Heat insulating dark-tinted glass starting from B-pillar
  • Heated glass rear windscreen + timer control
  • High level LED third brake light
  • Interior mirror with black reading lamps and frameless
  • LED high performance headlamps with integrated LED daytime running lights
  • LED tail lamp
  • Polished aluminium roof rails
  • Radiator grille as a diamond grille with chrome pins and central Mercedes star
  • Rain sensor windscreen wipers
  • Rear fog lamp
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear wiper
  • Single louvre in matt grey with chrome inserts and black highlights
  • Two visible tailpipe trim elements exhaust
  • Ultrasonic sensors - positioned in the front and rear bumpers
  • Wheel arch liners in the colour of the vehicle
INTERIOR FEATURES
  • 12V socket in the oddments compartment
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 3 twin spoke flattened multifunction steering wheel in nappa leather - horizontal twin spoke in high gloss black, vertical twin spoke in silver chrome
  • 4 way adjustable lumbar support
  • 40:20:40 split folding rear seats
  • AMG floor mats
  • AMG sports pedals with brushed stainless steel surfaces and black rubber studs
  • Automatic child seat recognition sensor
  • Black roof lining
  • Door handles with chrome inserts
  • Fluorescent jacket
  • Front and rear headrests
  • Front centre armrest with stowage
  • Galvanised steering wheel gearshift paddles in silver chrome
  • Handle recess lighting
  • Heated front seats
  • Height adjustable head restraints
  • Height/reach adjustable steering column
  • Interior lighting - 64 colour Ambient lighting
  • Luggage net on driver/front passenger seat backrest
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Sports seats
  • Stowage compartment with retractable cover
  • Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
  • THERMATIC automatic climate control
  • Third row of seats for two people on rear seat
  • Twin front cup holders
  • Two outer rear seat isofix and top tether child seat fixing points
  • Artico man-made leather/Microcut microfibre upholstery (Available as no-cost option)
PACKS
  • Easy pack tailgate
  • Interior lighting with light and sight pack - GLB
  • Seat comfort package - GLB
PASSIVE SAFETY
  • 3 rear 3 point seatbelts
  • Active bonnet pedestrain safety measure which detects an impact and raises bonnet by 65mm
  • Active brake assist includes forward collision warning system with autonomous braking
  • Adaptive brake assist with hold function and hill start assist
  • Airbags - kneebag for driver
  • Anti-lock braking system (ABS) with brake assist
  • Black seatbelts
  • Bonnet with power domes
  • Childproof locks manually operated for rear doors and electrically operated for rear power windows
  • Crash responsive emergency lighting
  • Curve dynamic assist
  • Downhill speed regulation (DSR)
  • Driver and front passenger head and sidebags
  • Driver and front passenger windowbags
  • Dual stage driver and front passenger airbags
  • Electric parking brake
  • Electronic stability programme with acceleration skid control
  • Front and rear seatbelt reminder
  • Front brake callipers with Mercedes Benz lettering
  • Front passenger seat occupancy sensor
  • Perforated front brake discs
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • Warning triangle and first aid kit
SECURITY
  • Guard 360 degree vehicle protection - Anti theft alarm system, tow away protection with visual, acoustic warning and alarm
  • Interior monitoring system
  • KEYLESS GO access and drive authorisation system
  • KEYLESS-GO starting function
  • Remote central locking and crash sensor with emergency opening function
  • Thatcham category 1 alarm system with immobiliser and interior protection
  • Vehicle key with KEYLESS GO functionality
TRIM
  • Carbon structure trim
WHEELS
  • 19" AMG 5 twin spoke light alloy wheels aerodynamically optimised painted in tantalite grey with a high sheen finish
  • Summer tyres
  • Tirefit tyre sealant kit
Displayed below is the vehicle and technical data which is provided by a third party. Please check manufacturer's website prior to any order you place. If any specific feature is required that isn't listed, please make this clear to your account manager at your earliest convenience.
EMISSIONS - ICE
  • CO:0.056

  • HC:Not Available

  • HC+NOx:0.023

  • Noise Level dB(A):69

  • NOx:0.018

  • Particles:0.0009

  • Standard Euro Emissions:EURO 6

  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb:158

  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH:158

  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL:158

ENGINE AND DRIVE TRAIN
  • Camshaft:DOHC

  • Catalytic Convertor:Yes

  • CC:1950

  • Compression Ratio:15.5:1

  • Cylinder Layout:IN-LINE

  • Cylinders:4

  • Cylinders - Bore (mm):82

  • Cylinders - Stroke (mm):94.3

  • Engine Layout:FRONT TRANSVERSE

  • Fuel Delivery:COMMON RAIL

  • Gears:8 SPEED

  • Number of Valves:16

  • Transmission:SEMI-AUTO

FUEL CONSUMPTION - ICE
  • EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies:No

  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb:6

  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEH:6

  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEL:6

  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High:6.1

  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High - TEH:6.1

  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High - TEL:6.1

  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High:5.2

  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - TEH:5.2

  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - TEL:5.2

  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low:7.6

  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - TEH:7.6

  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - TEL:7.6

  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium:6

  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium - TEH:6

  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium - TEL:6

  • WLTP - MPG - Comb:47.1

  • WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH:47.1

  • WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL:47.1

  • WLTP - MPG - Extra High:46.3

  • WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH:46.3

  • WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL:46.3

  • WLTP - MPG - High:54.3

  • WLTP - MPG - High - TEH:54.3

  • WLTP - MPG - High - TEL:54.3

  • WLTP - MPG - Low:37.2

  • WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH:37.2

  • WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL:37.2

  • WLTP - MPG - Medium:47.1

  • WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH:47.1

  • WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL:47.1

GENERAL
  • AdBlue:Yes

  • Alternative Fuel Qualifying:No

  • Badge Engine CC:2.0

  • Badge Power:190

  • Based On ID:Not Available

  • Coin Description:d 4Matic

  • Coin Series:AMG Line Executive

  • Generation Mark:1

  • Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07:31E

  • Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years:30

  • Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years:3

  • NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %:92

  • NCAP Child Occupant Protection %:88

  • NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09:5

  • NCAP Pedestrian Protection %:78

  • NCAP Safety Assist %:74

  • Did at least one aspect of this vehicle's safety give cause for concern?:No

  • Service Interval Frequency - Months:12

  • Service Interval Mileage:15500

  • Special Edition:No

  • Special Order:No

  • Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage:Unlimited

  • Standard manufacturers warranty - Years:3

  • Vehicle Homologation Class:M1

PERFORMANCE
  • 0 to 62 mph (secs):7.8

  • Engine Power - BHP:190

  • Engine Power - KW:140

  • Engine Power - RPM:3800

  • Engine Torque - LBS.FT:295

  • Engine Torque - MKG:40.8

  • Engine Torque - NM:400

  • Engine Torque - RPM:1600

  • Top Speed:135

TEST CYCLES
  • Emissions Test Cycle:WLTP

  • RDE Certification Level:RDE 2

TYRES
  • Alloys?:Yes

  • Space Saver?:No

  • Tyre Size Front:235/50 R19

  • Tyre Size Rear:235/50 R19

  • Tyre Size Spare:TYRE REPAIR KIT

  • Wheel Style:AMG 5 TWIN SPOKE

  • Wheel Type:19" ALLOY

VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
  • Height:Not Available

  • Height (including roof rails):1692

  • Length:4634

  • Wheelbase:2829

  • Width:1834

  • Width (including mirrors):2020

WEIGHT AND CAPACITIES
  • Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres):60

  • Gross Vehicle Weight:2290

  • Luggage Capacity (Seats Down):1805

  • Luggage Capacity (Seats Up):570

  • Max. Loading Weight:500

  • Max. Roof Load:75

  • Max. Towing Weight - Braked:2000

  • Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked:750

  • Minimum Kerbweight:1790

  • No. of Seats:7

  • Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb:11.7

By Line

The GLB is a rather different kind of mid-sized Mercedes family SUV. Jonathan Crouch takes a look at the revised version.

Ten Second Review

The Mercedes GLB delivers to the market the first properly practical mid-sized SUV from the Three-Pointed Star. There's enough room for seven seats, enough capability for light off road excursions and enough of a premium feel to make other class rivals feel rather low rent. In short, it's a potentially appealing package. Especially in this updated form.

Background

So, the GLB: yet another Mercedes SUV. But this one, launched back in 2019, has a little more substance than its compact stablemates. The GLA suits only quite small families and the GLC is too expensive for larger ones - and can't be ordered with the third seating row that many of them need. In the same way that at the top of the Stuttgart brand's SUV range, the G-Class offers a practical alternative to a GLE, such is the role of a GLB against a GLA or a GLC. Still with me? If you are, then you'll be interested in the way that Mercedes wants to use this car to address a growing niche on the mid-sized family SUV class, that for seven seats. The VW Group currently does quite well here with ones like the Skoda Kodiaq, the SEAT Tarraco and the VW Tiguan Allspace. The Koreans provide the Hyundai Santa Fe and the Sorento, plus there's the 7-seat Nissan X-Trail and SsangYong Rexton models. There have to be buyers in that sub-sector who'd like a premium badge. The GLB, only now offered in 7-seat form, caters directly to them and aims to do so more effectively in this lightly updated form.

Driving Experience

Pretty much all the engineering in play here was originally developed for frugal family hatchbacks, not go-anywhere Gelandewagens. Still, it's reassuring to know that it's been evolved a bit for this GLB, a longer wheelbase combined with a wider track and a stiffer body. Plus the raised suspension is of the sophisticated rear multi-link kind that only the most expensive and powerful versions Mercedes smaller models normally tend to get. All of which helps to mitigate the roly-poly handling that you might normally expect a relatively compact, tall boxy SUV to deliver. We're a bit less impressed with the ride, which can't be embellished with the adaptive damping system available in other markets. The GLB offers the same engine and powertrain combinations that you'll find in other compact Mercedes models. Which in this revised model means plenty of in-built electrification. All the mainstream petrol engines now come with the brand's 48V mild hybrid system including the usual MHEV belt-driven starter-generator: that'll give you a 13hp boost when moving off. There are now only three mainstream engines, all of them four cylinder units driving the front wheels. As before, the powerplant portfolio kicks off with the GLB 200, which uses a 163hp 1.4-litre petrol powerplant mated to 7-speed 7G-DCT auto transmission. The alternative is the GLB 200 d, which uses a 2.0-litre diesel powerplant in a 150hp state of tune and must be had with 8-speed 8G-DCT auto transmission. If you want AWD, the same 2.0-litre diesel engine also features in the 190hp GLB 220 d 4MATIC. With that 4MATIC set-up, you get an 'Off-road Package'. This gives you hill start and descent assistance, LED Multibeam headlights and an extra off-road driving mode called Downhill Speed Regulation which includes a special infotainment display showing gradient, technical settings and your various incline angles. As before, at the top of the range, there's also a performance-orientated Mercedes-AMG GLB variant, using engineering we've already seen in the A-Class. The GLB 35 4MATIC now gains the 48V mild hybrid system and offers a 306hp 2.0-litre petrol turbo engine mated to AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G dual-clutch auto transmission. Power comes through an 8-speed AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G dual-clutch auto gearbox with a race start function. Plus there's an AMG Dynamic Select driving modes system that as well as the three modes featured in other GLBs ('Comfort', 'Sport' and 'Individual') also features two further ones ('Slippery' and 'Sport+').

Design and Build

The look of the GLB draws inspiration from Mercedes' grand 'G-Class' 'Gelandewagen' - which you need to know because otherwise, you might wonder why it's quite so squarical and van-like. Even Designer Robert Lesnik describes it as 'a box with rounded edges'. The dimensions are a little confusing too, this car actually being almost the same size as the GLC model it supposedly sits beneath in the Mercedes SUV line-up; this GLB's 4.63m length sees it measuring in only 21mm shorter than a GLC - and it's actually 18mm taller than that car. Changes to this revised version include a revised front bumper feauturing larger openings and body-coloured inserts. The LED headlamps and tail lights are also revised - and feature fresh lighting signatures. Wheel sizes range from 17 to 20-inches. Inside buyers get much the same 'widescreen cockpit' instrument layout as you'll find on all the company's modern compact models. And it's now controlled by an updated version of the brand's MBUX voice-activated interface, which sees a 10.25-inch central screen paired with a driver information display for the virtual gauges also of 10.25-inches in size. All this hardware integrates into a rather unusually shaped dashboard, this one with an aluminium-look 'tubular' lower element. And this updated model gets a redesigned steering wheel with touch-sensitive controls. In the second row, the boxy shape contributes towards quite a spacious feel. And if you're going for a GLB with 7 seats, you'll get an easy-entry feature to reach them. As for the boot space, well there's 560-litres of it in the 5-seat model, which to give you some perspective is 140-litres more than you'd get in an Audi Q5. And you can expand that by flattening the 40:20:40-split backrest to free up 1,755-litres. The third row pews fold flat into the floor when not in use.

Market and Model

Pricing starts at around £40,000 and there are three trim levels - 'AMG Line Executive', 'AMG Line Premium' and 'AMG Line Premium Plus Night Edition', with prices in the mainstream range rising up to around £48,500. Across the range you have to have seven seats. Think in terms of around £53,500 for the top high performance Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 4MATIC variant, only offered with top 'Premium Plus' trim. All mainstream models are well equipped. Even entry-level 'AMG Line Executive' variants come as standard with 19-inch five-spoke AMG alloy wheels, aluminium roof rails, LED High Performance headlights, the 'Dynamic Select' driving mode system, rear privacy glass and LED tail lights. Plus across the range all variants get a 10.25-inch central touchscreen with a MBUX multimedia system featuring 'Hey Mercedes' voice activation. There's a 10.25-inch instrument cluster screen too. The cabin also features ARTICO man-made leather upholstery, a wireless 'phone charging mat, a 180-degree reversing camera, two-zone Thermotronic climate control and heated front seats. Safety stuff includes Active Brake Assist, Attention Assist, Active Lane Keeping Assist and Speed Limit Assist. This improved GLB is of course very well connected. Navigation functions, for example, can be based on traffic feedback from so-called 'Car-to-X communication' where information gets fed in from other similarly-equipped road users. As usual, there's a dowloadable 'Mercedes Me' app that connects you into your car and can tell you things like local fuel prices or the availability of parking spaces at your destination.

Cost of Ownership

The engines used here deliver decent returns in other Mercedes compact models, so we'd expected the same from the GLB - which is broadly how it turns out. The base petrol GLB 200 manages a 39.2mpg WLTP-rated combined cycle reading, plus a 163g/km WLTP-rated CO2 emissions reading (BiK 37%). For the GLB 200 d diesel, the figures are up to 50.4mpg and 149g/km (BiK 34%). The GLB 220d 4MATIC diesel manages 47.9mpg and 156g/km of CO2 (BiK 36%). The Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 4MATIC manages 31.0mpg and 206g/km (BiK 37%). As you'd expect, the Mercedes after-care package is comprehensive, with a three-year unlimited mileage warranty that's matches BMW. This is built upon by Mercedes' Mobilo scheme which delivers breakdown cover for up to thirty years, as long as you continue to have your car serviced at a Mercedes main dealer. Ah yes, maintenance. As usual with one of the Stuttgart brand's models, there's an ASSYST PLUS dashboard service indicator that monitors engine use and tells you exactly when a garage visit is due. Fixed price servicing is available across the range and most buyers opt for the Mercedes ServiceCare plan that could cost you as little as about £28 a month based either on a two-service/two year deal, three years with three services or four years with four services.

Summary

At first glance, you might think the GLB an unnecessary member of the Mercedes SUV line-up. After looking closely at what it has to offer, we've ended up concluding that going forward, it's likely to be a vital part of it. Prior to the launch of this model, the brand had never before offered a car in this class that was really practical for a growing family, yet reasonably affordable. This is it. Are there issues? Well probably, you could pay slightly less and get a slightly bigger seven-seat SUV in this class from a volume brand but after trying a GLB, we think you may not want to. It has a premium, desirable feel that cars like SEAT's Tarraco, Skoda's Kodiaq, Hyundai's Santa Fe and even Volkswagen's Tiguan Allspace struggle to match. And the interior technology of those cars seems rather yesteryear compared to the cabin media tech on offer here. You probably won't have started off wanting a GLB in this class. But take a look at one and, if you're prepared to pay a slight premium, you could find it a difficult package to overlook.

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DRIVER CONVENIENCE
  • 10.25 inch touchscreen central media display
  • 10.25" Digital instrument cluster display screen
  • 12 ultrasonic sensors in front and rear bumpers
  • 180 degree reversing camera with parking guidelines
  • Additional drive program "OFF-ROAD"
  • Assisted parking: reversing backwards into perpendicular and parallel parking spaces
  • Attention assist - Monitors steering behaviour and long journey fatigue
  • Bluetooth connection
  • Brake pad wear indicator warning light
  • Car wash mode
  • Convenience opening and closing
  • Direct steering
  • DYNAMIC SELECT with a choice of driving modes (ECO, Comfort, Sport and Individual)
  • ECO start/stop function
  • Engine start/stop button
  • Fluid level warning indicator for fuel, oil, coolant and washer fluid
  • Hard disk navigation
  • Hey Mercedes Voice activation
  • Lamp failure indicator
  • Lane keep assist
  • MBUX navigation premium
  • Mercedes me connect including emergency call system, accident recovery, breakdown management and maintenance
  • Mercedes me remote services
  • Outside temperature gauge
  • Owners manual and service booklet in English
  • Pre-installation of private car share
  • Preinstallation for parking damage notification
  • Radio aerial integrated into front and rear windshields
  • Remote boot closing
  • Service indicator (ASSYST)
  • Smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android auto
  • Speed limit assist
  • Trip computer in multifunction display with current consumption indicator
  • Ultrasound sensors - positioned in the handle of the tailgate
  • Wireless charging
ENGINE/DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
  • Comfort suspension with ride height lowering
  • Rear axle multi-link
ENTERTAINMENT
  • 1 USB-C port in the oddments compartment (Charge + Data transfer)
  • 2 USB-C ports for the rear on the centre armrest (Charge only)
  • 2 USB-C ports under the front centre armrest (Charge + Data transfer)
  • DAB digital radio tuner
  • MBUX multimedia system
  • Mercedes Benz sound system (100 W) with 6 speakers
  • Pre installation for Mercedes Benz Link
EXTERIOR FEATURES
  • Adaptive brake lights
  • Adaptive high beam assist
  • Air vents with silver chrome surrounds
  • AMG front apron with front splitter in the colour of the vehicle with chrome trim element
  • AMG rear apron with visible tailpipe trim and chrome trim element
  • AMG specific/dual flow exhaust pipes in chrome (non-functional)
  • Auto dimming rear view mirror
  • Beltline trim and window line trim strip in high gloss aluminium
  • Black grained side sill trim with chrome inlay
  • Body coloured door handles
  • Electric adjustable and heated door mirrors with integrated LED side indicators
  • Electric folding door mirrors
  • Front and rear electric windows
  • Headlamp assist automatic headlamp activation
  • Heat insulating dark-tinted glass starting from B-pillar
  • Heated glass rear windscreen + timer control
  • High level LED third brake light
  • Interior mirror with black reading lamps and frameless
  • LED high performance headlamps with integrated LED daytime running lights
  • LED tail lamp
  • Polished aluminium roof rails
  • Radiator grille as a diamond grille with chrome pins and central Mercedes star
  • Rain sensor windscreen wipers
  • Rear fog lamp
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear wiper
  • Single louvre in matt grey with chrome inserts and black highlights
  • Two visible tailpipe trim elements exhaust
  • Ultrasonic sensors - positioned in the front and rear bumpers
  • Wheel arch liners in the colour of the vehicle
INTERIOR FEATURES
  • 12V socket in the oddments compartment
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 3 twin spoke flattened multifunction steering wheel in nappa leather - horizontal twin spoke in high gloss black, vertical twin spoke in silver chrome
  • 4 way adjustable lumbar support
  • 40:20:40 split folding rear seats
  • AMG floor mats
  • AMG sports pedals with brushed stainless steel surfaces and black rubber studs
  • Automatic child seat recognition sensor
  • Black roof lining
  • Door handles with chrome inserts
  • Fluorescent jacket
  • Front and rear headrests
  • Front centre armrest with stowage
  • Galvanised steering wheel gearshift paddles in silver chrome
  • Handle recess lighting
  • Heated front seats
  • Height adjustable head restraints
  • Height/reach adjustable steering column
  • Interior lighting - 64 colour Ambient lighting
  • Luggage net on driver/front passenger seat backrest
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Sports seats
  • Stowage compartment with retractable cover
  • Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
  • THERMATIC automatic climate control
  • Third row of seats for two people on rear seat
  • Twin front cup holders
  • Two outer rear seat isofix and top tether child seat fixing points
  • Artico man-made leather/Microcut microfibre upholstery (Available as no-cost option) (Available as no-cost option)
PACKS
  • Easy pack tailgate
  • Interior lighting with light and sight pack - GLB
  • Seat comfort package - GLB
PASSIVE SAFETY
  • 3 rear 3 point seatbelts
  • Active bonnet pedestrain safety measure which detects an impact and raises bonnet by 65mm
  • Active brake assist includes forward collision warning system with autonomous braking
  • Adaptive brake assist with hold function and hill start assist
  • Airbags - kneebag for driver
  • Anti-lock braking system (ABS) with brake assist
  • Black seatbelts
  • Bonnet with power domes
  • Childproof locks manually operated for rear doors and electrically operated for rear power windows
  • Crash responsive emergency lighting
  • Curve dynamic assist
  • Downhill speed regulation (DSR)
  • Driver and front passenger head and sidebags
  • Driver and front passenger windowbags
  • Dual stage driver and front passenger airbags
  • Electric parking brake
  • Electronic stability programme with acceleration skid control
  • Front and rear seatbelt reminder
  • Front brake callipers with Mercedes Benz lettering
  • Front passenger seat occupancy sensor
  • Perforated front brake discs
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • Warning triangle and first aid kit
SECURITY
  • Guard 360 degree vehicle protection - Anti theft alarm system, tow away protection with visual, acoustic warning and alarm
  • Interior monitoring system
  • KEYLESS GO access and drive authorisation system
  • KEYLESS-GO starting function
  • Remote central locking and crash sensor with emergency opening function
  • Thatcham category 1 alarm system with immobiliser and interior protection
  • Vehicle key with KEYLESS GO functionality
TRIM
  • Carbon structure trim
WHEELS
  • 19" AMG 5 twin spoke light alloy wheels aerodynamically optimised painted in tantalite grey with a high sheen finish
  • Summer tyres
  • Tirefit tyre sealant kit
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EMISSIONS - ICE
  • CO:0.056

  • HC:Not Available

  • HC+NOx:0.023

  • Noise Level dB(A):69

  • NOx:0.018

  • Particles:0.0009

  • Standard Euro Emissions:EURO 6

  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb:158

  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH:158

  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL:158

ENGINE AND DRIVE TRAIN
  • Camshaft:DOHC

  • Catalytic Convertor:Yes

  • CC:1950

  • Compression Ratio:15.5:1

  • Cylinder Layout:IN-LINE

  • Cylinders:4

  • Cylinders - Bore (mm):82

  • Cylinders - Stroke (mm):94.3

  • Engine Layout:FRONT TRANSVERSE

  • Fuel Delivery:COMMON RAIL

  • Gears:8 SPEED

  • Number of Valves:16

  • Transmission:SEMI-AUTO

FUEL CONSUMPTION - ICE
  • EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies:No

  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb:6

  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEH:6

  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEL:6

  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High:6.1

  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High - TEH:6.1

  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High - TEL:6.1

  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High:5.2

  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - TEH:5.2

  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - TEL:5.2

  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low:7.6

  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - TEH:7.6

  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - TEL:7.6

  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium:6

  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium - TEH:6

  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium - TEL:6

  • WLTP - MPG - Comb:47.1

  • WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH:47.1

  • WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL:47.1

  • WLTP - MPG - Extra High:46.3

  • WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH:46.3

  • WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL:46.3

  • WLTP - MPG - High:54.3

  • WLTP - MPG - High - TEH:54.3

  • WLTP - MPG - High - TEL:54.3

  • WLTP - MPG - Low:37.2

  • WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH:37.2

  • WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL:37.2

  • WLTP - MPG - Medium:47.1

  • WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH:47.1

  • WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL:47.1

GENERAL
  • AdBlue:Yes

  • Alternative Fuel Qualifying:No

  • Badge Engine CC:2.0

  • Badge Power:190

  • Based On ID:Not Available

  • Coin Description:d 4Matic

  • Coin Series:AMG Line Executive

  • Generation Mark:1

  • Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07:31E

  • Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years:30

  • Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years:3

  • NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %:92

  • NCAP Child Occupant Protection %:88

  • NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09:5

  • NCAP Pedestrian Protection %:78

  • NCAP Safety Assist %:74

  • Did at least one aspect of this vehicle's safety give cause for concern?:No

  • Service Interval Frequency - Months:12

  • Service Interval Mileage:15500

  • Special Edition:No

  • Special Order:No

  • Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage:Unlimited

  • Standard manufacturers warranty - Years:3

  • Vehicle Homologation Class:M1

PERFORMANCE
  • 0 to 62 mph (secs):7.8

  • Engine Power - BHP:190

  • Engine Power - KW:140

  • Engine Power - RPM:3800

  • Engine Torque - LBS.FT:295

  • Engine Torque - MKG:40.8

  • Engine Torque - NM:400

  • Engine Torque - RPM:1600

  • Top Speed:135

TEST CYCLES
  • Emissions Test Cycle:WLTP

  • RDE Certification Level:RDE 2

TYRES
  • Alloys?:Yes

  • Space Saver?:No

  • Tyre Size Front:235/50 R19

  • Tyre Size Rear:235/50 R19

  • Tyre Size Spare:TYRE REPAIR KIT

  • Wheel Style:AMG 5 TWIN SPOKE

  • Wheel Type:19" ALLOY

VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
  • Height:Not Available

  • Height (including roof rails):1692

  • Length:4634

  • Wheelbase:2829

  • Width:1834

  • Width (including mirrors):2020

WEIGHT AND CAPACITIES
  • Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres):60

  • Gross Vehicle Weight:2290

  • Luggage Capacity (Seats Down):1805

  • Luggage Capacity (Seats Up):570

  • Max. Loading Weight:500

  • Max. Roof Load:75

  • Max. Towing Weight - Braked:2000

  • Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked:750

  • Minimum Kerbweight:1790

  • No. of Seats:7

  • Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb:11.7

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£6,089.47 inc VAT
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Transmission
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Fuel Consumption
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Engine Size
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No. of Doors
5
CO2
158 g/km
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