2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class





Total MSRP | $39,650 |
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What others are paying | $40,134 |

- 10 Colors
- 3 Trims
- 4 Packages
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class Review

- Spacious for both passengers and cargo
- Strong overall performance
- Exceptional ride and seat comfort
- Lots of the latest tech and convenience features
- GLB 250 isn't particularly exciting to drive
- Options can quickly add cost to what is an entry-level model
- Minor changes to feature availability
- New AMG Night Package Plus debuts
- Part of the first GLB generation introduced for 2020
One of two small SUVs from Mercedes-Benz, the 2022 GLB emphasizes utility over style. It's shaped more like a box on wheels than many SUVs, but its squared-off exterior dimensions pay dividends when it comes to interior room for people and cargo. Mercedes even offers a third-row seat option for the GLB, though it's useful only for small children.
Mercedes builds the GLB on the same front-wheel-drive platform that forms the foundation of the smaller Mercedes GLA. The GLB also uses the GLA's turbocharged four-cylinder engines and available 4Matic all-wheel-drive system, and it offers an AMG-tuned performance variant for a more responsive and enjoyable driving character.
As you expect of a modern Mercedes, the GLB comes with advanced infotainment and safety tech. It's also surprisingly comfortable for four adults and offers an excellent view out of its tall windshield and side windows. Whether you're behind the steering wheel or sitting in one of this SUV's passenger seats, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB provides a driving and riding experience that clearly differentiates it from other Mercedes SUVs and rivals such as the BMW X1 and Volvo XC40.
If you need maximum interior space in a small luxury SUV, the GLB is worthy of your consideration. Learn more about what our vehicle testing team thinks of this Mercedes SUV in our full Expert Rating.
Performance
The GLB isn't particularly exciting to drive, but it is more capable than most SUV owners will need. The GLB's brakes are easy to control for smooth stops and impressively strong when you need to make an emergency stop. Around turns, the GLB feels sure-footed and planted.
Comfort
The suspension tuning is on the soft side in Comfort mode, easily soaking up road imperfections. It can feel a little floaty on certain broad undulations, but it's far from unsettling. Sport mode dials out that softness without introducing any harshness. The cabin is pleasantly quiet on the highway, even on coarser surfaces.
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class pricing
in Ashburn, VA



Interior
The GLB boxy shape affords generous space compared to most of its competitors. Its tall windows provide excellent outward visibility. One minor downside: The sun visors are too small and don't provide full coverage when moved to the side of the vehicle.
Technology
The GLB's driver assist features are particularly good. The adaptive cruise works great whether you're driving in dense highway traffic or cruising on the open highway. The lane-keeping assist system can be a little too aggressive in trying to keep you in the lane, but that situation is pretty rare.
Storage
For family duty, the GLB should work out OK. A rear-facing infant safety seat can fit, but only if you keep the rear seats slid all the way back and the front seats in a reasonable position. We did notice that some car seat bases we tested were a bit hard to latch onto the GLB's car-seat anchor points.
Fuel Economy
Value
Compared with other extra-small luxury SUVs, you pay a little more for the GLB, but you also get more in terms of space, performance and comfort. As with most models in this class, the quality of materials feels a bit cheap in some areas, but overall the GLB feels worth its price.
Wildcard
Which GLB-Class does Edmunds recommend?
Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class models
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB is a small luxury SUV with standard seating for five people. An optional third-row seat adds capacity for two more passengers but is suitable only for children on shorter trips.
Three versions of the 2022 Mercedes GLB are available: GLB 250, GLB 250 4Matic and AMG GLB 35. A turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (221 horsepower, 258 lb-ft of torque) powers the GLB 250 and GLB 250 4Matic. It uses an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission to drive the GLB 250's front wheels, while the GLB 250 Matic has an all-wheel-drive system. The AMG GLB 35 has a high-performance version of the GLB 250 4Matic's drivetrain (302 hp, 295 lb-ft of torque).
Standard equipment highlights are as follows:
GLB 250 and GLB 250 4Matic
Every GLB 250 comes nicely equipped with:
- 18-inch wheels
- LED headlights and taillights
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Heated side mirrors
- Aluminum roof rails
- Power liftgate
- Push-start ignition
- Dual-zone climate control
- Simulated leather upholstery
- Power-adjustable front seats with memory settings
- Sliding and reclining rear seats
Standard technology and safety features include:
- Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) infotainment system
- 7-inch digital instrumentation and infotainment displays
- Natural voice recognition
- Touch-sensing steering wheel buttons
- Touchpad controller
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
- Four USB-C ports
- Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
- Blind-spot monitor (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
AMG GLB 35
Besides a more powerful engine, the AMG GLB 35 adds:
- Performance tuning for the standard:
- 4Matic all-wheel drive
- Eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission
- Dynamic Select driving modes
- Adaptive suspension
- Sport exhaust system
- Upgraded braking system
- 19-inch AMG-design wheels
- Customizable ambient cabin lighting
- Sport steering wheel with aluminum shift paddles
- Sport-bolstered front seats
- 10.25-inch digital instrumentation and infotainment displays
- Household-type power outlet
Mercedes offers four primary option packages for the GLB models:
- Premium package
- 10.25-inch instrumentation and infotainment displays (GLB 250 models)
- Auto-dimming and power-folding exterior mirrors
- Hands-free remote keyless entry
- Hands-free liftgate
- Multimedia package
- Navigation with augmented video and directions overlay
- Speed-limit assistance (notifies driver when speed limits change)
- Driver Assistance package
- Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the GLB and the car in front
- Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position)
- Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
- Blind-spot intervention (automatically steers the car back into its lane if you try to change lanes while a car is in the vehicle's blind spot)
- Evasive steering assist (enhances the forward collision mitigation system with steering-based collision avoidance)
- Parking Assistance package
- Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the GLB and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
- Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)
Numerous individual options are also available for the GLB. Depending on the model you choose, they include:
- Adaptive sport suspension
- Panoramic sunroof
- Third-row seats
- Leather upholstery
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Gesture control (allows you to use hand gestures to operate certain infotainment functions)
- Upgraded Burmester sound system
- Wireless charging pad
- Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)




Consumer reviews
There are no consumer reviews for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class.
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class video
Top Subcompact SUVs for 2021-2022 | Extra-Small & Easy to Drive – What's Not to Like?
NOTE: This video is about the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class, but since the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class is part of the same generation, our earlier analysis still applies.
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class SUV Features & Specs
- Total MSRP
- $39,650
- MPG & Fuel
- 24 City / 32 Hwy / 27 Combined
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 15.9 gal. capacity
- Seating
- 5 seats
- Drivetrain
- Type: front wheel drive
- Transmission: 8-speed automated manual
- Engine
- Inline 4 cylinder
- Horsepower: 221 hp @ 5500 rpm
- Torque: 258 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm
- Basic Warranty
- 4 yr./ 50000 mi.
- Dimensions
- Length: 182.4 in. / Height: 65.3 in.
- Overall Width with Mirrors: 79.5 in.
- Overall Width without Mirrors: 72.2 in.
- Curb Weight: 3638 lbs.
- Cargo Capacity, All Seats In Place: 22.0 cu.ft.

- 10 Colors
- 3 Trims
- $38,600starting MSRP

Safety
Our experts’ favorite GLB-Class safety features:
- Emergency Call Assist
- Standard and active for as long as you own the GLB, this provides an SOS emergency call button and automatic collision notification service.
- Pre-Safe Sound
- When a collision is unavoidable, this system emits a special noise through the stereo speakers that protects your hearing during the impact.
- Active Emergency Stop Assist
- When using the adaptive cruise control and lane keeping system, this detects an unresponsive driver and can bring the GLB to a safe stop.
NHTSA Overall Rating 4 out of 5 stars
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating | Rating |
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Overall | 4 / 5 |
Driver | 5 / 5 |
Passenger | 4 / 5 |
Side Crash Rating | Rating |
Overall | 5 / 5 |
Side Barrier Rating | Rating |
Overall | 5 / 5 |
Driver | 5 / 5 |
Passenger | 5 / 5 |
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings | Rating |
Front Seat | 5 / 5 |
Back Seat | 5 / 5 |
Rollover | Rating |
Rollover | 4 / 5 |
Dynamic Test Result | No Tip |
Risk Of Rollover | 17.9% |
Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class vs. the competition

2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class

2022 BMW X1
Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class vs. BMW X1
Though not quite as boxy as the Mercedes GLB, the BMW X1 is similarly roomy inside and offers even more cargo space at a lower base price. But for its part, the GLB is available with third-row seats and offers more ground clearance for adventuring off-road. Also, you can get a performance-tuned version of the GLB, while the X1 comes only with a 228-hp turbocharged four-cylinder engine.
Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class
Surprisingly, though the GLB is less expensive than the GLC and lives one rung down on the Mercedes SUV ladder, it is about the same size inside. Because the GLB is narrower than the GLC, shoulder room is tighter. But otherwise, the GLB has more front and rear headroom and legroom. It also has more cargo space. But the GLC adds a layer of refinement that's missing from the GLB.
Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class vs. Volvo XC40
Emphasizing style over utility, the Volvo XC40 is still roomy inside even if it falls short of the Mercedes GLB in rear passenger and cargo space. The Mercedes also offers superior in-cabin tech, while the Volvo has more ground clearance for trekking off the pavement. You can also get an electric version of the XC40, while the GLB comes solely with gas-fueled internal combustion engines.
FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class a good car?
What's new in the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class?
According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class:
- Minor changes to feature availability
- New AMG Night Package Plus debuts
- Part of the first GLB generation introduced for 2020
Is the Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class reliable?
Is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class a good car?
How much should I pay for a 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class?
The least-expensive 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class GLB 250 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8AM). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $38,600.
Other versions include:
- GLB 250 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8AM) which starts at $38,600
- GLB 250 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8AM) which starts at $40,600
- AMG GLB 35 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8AM) which starts at $49,950
What are the different models of Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class?
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class Overview
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class is offered in the following submodels: GLB-Class AMG GLB 35, GLB-Class SUV. Available styles include AMG GLB 35 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8AM), GLB 250 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8AM), and GLB 250 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8AM). Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class models are available with a 2.0 L-liter gas engine, with output up to 302 hp, depending on engine type. The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class comes with all wheel drive, and front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 8-speed automated manual. The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class comes with a 4 yr./ 50000 mi. basic warranty, a 4 yr./ 50000 mi. roadside warranty, and a 4 yr./ 50000 mi. powertrain warranty.
What do people think of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class?
Consumer ratings and reviews are also available for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class and all its trim types. Edmunds consumer reviews allow users to sift through aggregated consumer reviews to understand what other drivers are saying about any vehicle in our database. Detailed rating breakdowns (including performance, comfort, value, interior, exterior design, build quality, and reliability) are available as well to provide shoppers with a comprehensive understanding of why customers like the 2022 GLB-Class.
Pros
- Spacious for both passengers and cargo
- Strong overall performance
- Exceptional ride and seat comfort
- Lots of the latest tech and convenience features
Cons
- GLB 250 isn't particularly exciting to drive
- Options can quickly add cost to what is an entry-level model
Edmunds Expert Reviews
Edmunds experts have compiled a robust series of ratings and reviews for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class and all model years in our database. Our rich content includes expert reviews and recommendations for the 2022 GLB-Class featuring deep dives into trim levels and features, performance, mpg, safety, interior, and driving. Edmunds also offers expert ratings, road test and performance data, long-term road tests, first-drive reviews, video reviews and more.
Our Review Process
This review was written by a member of Edmunds' editorial team of expert car reviewers. Our team drives every car you can buy. We put the vehicles through rigorous testing, evaluating how they drive and comparing them in detail to their competitors.
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What's a good price for a New 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class?
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class GLB 250 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8AM)
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class GLB 250 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8AM)
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class GLB 250 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8AM) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $41,650. The average price paid for a new 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class GLB 250 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8AM) is trending $157 below the manufacturer’s MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $157 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $41,493.
The average savings for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class GLB 250 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8AM) is 0.4% below the MSRP.
Available Inventory:We are showing 30 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class GLB 250 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8AM) vehicle(s) available in the in the Ashburn area.
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class AMG GLB 35 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8AM)
Available Inventory:We are showing 1 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class AMG GLB 35 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8AM) vehicle(s) available in the in the Ashburn area.
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What is the MPG of a 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class?
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class AMG GLB 35 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8AM), 8-speed automated manual, premium unleaded (required)
22 MPG compined MPG,
20 city MPG/27 highway MPG
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class GLB 250 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8AM), 8-speed automated manual, premium unleaded (required)
25 MPG compined MPG,
22 city MPG/30 highway MPG
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class GLB 250 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8AM), 8-speed automated manual, premium unleaded (required)
27 MPG compined MPG,
24 city MPG/32 highway MPG
EPA Est. MPG | 22 |
Transmission | 8-speed automated manual |
Drive Train | all wheel drive |
Displacement | 2.0 L |
Passenger Volume | N/A |
Wheelbase | 111.4 in. |
Length | 183.1 in. |
Width | N/A |
Height | 65.4 in. |
Curb Weight | 3869 lbs. |
Should I lease or buy a 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class?
Is it better to lease or buy a car? Ask most people and they'll probably tell you that car buying is the way to go. And from a financial perspective, it's true, provided you're willing to make higher monthly payments, pay off the loan in full and keep the car for a few years. Leasing, on the other hand, can be a less expensive option on a month-to-month basis. It's also good if you're someone who likes to drive a new car every three years or so.
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