Mercedes-Benz GLB explained

Mercedes-Benz GLB
Model Code:X247
Production:July 2019 – present
Assembly:Mexico: Aguascalientes (COMPAS)[1]
China: Beijing (Beijing Benz)[2]
Body Style:5-door SUV
Platform:MFA2
Motor:2x asynchronous electric motors
Wheelbase:2829mm
Length:46341NaN1
Width:18341NaN1
Height:16581NaN1
Weight:1300–
Sp:uk
Designer:Balázs Filczer[3]
Model Years:2020–present

The Mercedes-Benz GLB (model code X247) is a crossover SUV produced by Mercedes-Benz. It was unveiled by the German manufacturer Daimler AG on 10 June 2019 in Park City, Utah.[4] It was previously unveiled as a concept car to the public at the Shanghai Auto Show in April 2019.[5]

The GLB is positioned between the GLA and the larger GLC in size, however unlike these vehicles the GLB is equipped with optional third row seating due to better space distribution.[6] The launch date for taking orders began in July 2019.[7] The production commenced at the end of 2019 for the 2020 model year.[8]

Overview

The GLB uses the same front-wheel-drive MFA2 platform as the W177 A-Class and the H247 GLA, but the wheelbase is 101NaN1 longer to give it extra practicality. The result is that at 4.631NaN1, it is only 221NaN1 shorter than a X253 GLC. Mechanically, it has standard all-wheel-drive and an eight-speed dual clutch automatic transmission,[9] 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.[10] [11] [12] It features a MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear suspension with optional adaptive damping.[13] Inside, the widescreen cockpit and the latest version of the MBUX interface is featured.[14]

The Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 4MATIC was announced on 28 August 2019 in time for the 2019 IAA Frankfurt Auto Show. 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.[15] Fitted to GLB 35 4MATIC, the AMG-specific Panamericana Grille is used on the 35-series model for the first time.[16]

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 system and supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. A new colour, known as "Spectral Blue Metallic", as well as eighteen and twenty-inch wheels, are available.[17]

Technical details

It is available with 4-cylinder petrol and diesel engines only, while a plug-in hybrid 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 225NaN and 400Nm 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.[13]

!Model!!Years!!Configuration!!Displacement!!Power!!Torque!!NaN0NaN0!!Top Speed!!Fuel Consumption/Efficiency
(EU-Norm combined)
Petrol Engines
GLB 1802019–Inline 4 turbo (M282 DE14 LA)1332cc 1000NaN0 at 5,500 rpm200Nm at 1,620-4,000 rpm9.4 seconds200km/h5L/100 km
GLB 2002019–Inline 4 turbo (M282 DE14 LA)1332cc 1200NaN0 at 5,500 rpm250Nm at 1,620-4,000 rpm9.1 seconds207km/hNaNL/100 km
GLB 250 4MATIC2019–Inline 4 turbo (M260 DE20 LA)1991cc165NaN at 5,800 rpm350Nm at 1,800-4,000 rpm6.9 seconds236km/hNaNL/100 km
AMG GLB 35 4MATIC2019–Inline 4 turbo (M260 DE20 LA)1991cc225NaN at 5,800-6,100 rpm400Nm at 3,000–4,000 rpm5.2 seconds250km/hNaNL/100 km
Diesel engines
GLB 180 d2019–Inline 4 turbo (OM 654 DE 20)1951cc850NaN0 at 3,400 – 4,440 rpm280Nm at 1,300 - 2,600 rpm11.3 seconds204km/hNaNL/100 km
GLB 200 d2019–Inline 4 turbo (OM 654 DE 20)1951cc1100NaN0 at 3,400 – 4,440 rpm320Nm at 1,400 - 2,600 rpm9.0 seconds204km/hNaNL/100 km
GLB 200 d 4MATIC2019–Inline 4 turbo (OM 654 DE 20)1951cc1100NaN0 at 3,400 – 4,440 rpm320Nm at 1,400 - 2,600 rpm9.3 seconds201km/hNaNL/100 km
GLB 220 d 4MATIC2019–Inline 4 turbo (OM 654 DE 20)1951cc1400NaN0 at 3,800 rpm400Nm at 1,600 - 2,400 rpm7.6 seconds217km/hNaNL/100 km

Transmissions

ModelYearsTypes
GLB 1802019–7-speed automatic 7G-DCT
GLB 2002019–7-speed automatic 7G-DCT
GLB 200 4MATIC2021–8-speed automatic 8G-DCT
GLB 250 4MATIC2019–8-speed automatic 8G-DCT
AMG GLB 35 4MATIC2020–8-speed automatic AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G
GLB 180 d2019–8-speed automatic 8G-DCT
GLB 200 d2019–8-speed automatic 8G-DCT
GLB 200 d 4MATIC2019–8-speed automatic 8G-DCT
GLB 220 d2021–8-speed automatic 8G-DCT
GLB 220 d 4MATIC2019–8-speed automatic 8G-DCT

Sales

!Year!Europe!U.S.[18] !China[19]
2019149[20] 1,1733,985
202027,22318,70959,500
202134,62826,66753,809

Notes and References

  1. Mercedes GLB (2019): Der Siebensitzer für die Familie . The Family Seven-Seater . . de . 5 June 2019 . Holger . Wittlich.
  2. Web site: Mercedes to build 3 new models in China this year . Automotive News . 30 August 2019 . Yang . Jian .
  3. Web site: Mercedes-Benz Concept GLB: Design sketch/rendering. 2022-07-08. group-media.mercedes-benz.com. en.
  4. Web site: Mit bis zu sieben Sitzplätzen: Der neue Mercedes-Benz GLB: für Familie & Freunde . de . Daimler AG Global Media Site . 11 June 2019.
  5. Web site: Is the Mercedes-Benz Concept GLB a Mini G-Wagen? Maybe, with a Little Wishful Thinking. Car and Driver. Mike . Duff . 15 April 2019. 15 April 2019.
  6. Web site: The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB Crossover Is like a G-Wagen Emoji. Daniel . Pund. 10 June 2019. Car and Driver.
  7. Web site: New 2019 Mercedes GLB muscles in on family SUV class . 11 June 2019 . James . Brodie . Auto Express.
  8. Web site: Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 Models, Generations & Redesigns . 20 September 2020 . Cars.com.
  9. Web site: Mercedes adds the all-new GLB to their SUV line up – Car Torque SA. en-US. 2019-12-26.
  10. Web site: 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class offers lots of tech, seating for seven. Krok. Andrew. Roadshow. en. 2019-12-26.
  11. Web site: 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class first ride: Just-right-sized SUV. Ewing. Steven. Roadshow. en. 2019-12-26.
  12. Web site: 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB SUV Packs in Tech and Optional Third Seat. Bartlett. Jeff S.. Consumer Reports. en-US. 2019-12-26.
  13. Web site: 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class - Specs, Technical Data & Dimensions . 20 September 2020 . SUVTests.com.
  14. Web site: Mercedes reveals UK prices for new GLB compact SUV . Greg . Kable . . 2019-08-13 . Haymarket Media Group . 2019-12-26.
  15. The new Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 Unrivaled in its class: the new GLB 35 combines impressive versatility with sheer driving pleasure . 28 August 2019 . Mercedes-Benz USA.
  16. Web site: Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 Packs a Family-Sized Punch . Jalopnik . 28 August 2019 . Bradley . Brownell.
  17. Web site: 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLB Gets Subtly Restyled and Adds Electrified Engines. Caleb. Miller. March 16, 2023. 13 July 2023.
  18. Web site: 2020-01-04. Mercedes-Benz GLB US car sales figures. 2021-03-26. carsalesbase.com. en-US.
  19. Web site: 2020-01-16. Mercedes-Benz GLB China auto sales figures. 2021-03-26. carsalesbase.com. en-US.
  20. Web site: 2021-02-18. European sales 2020 midsized crossovers. 2021-03-26. carsalesbase.com. en-US.

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