Used 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class Consumer Reviews
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The Boxy Mercedes
Its not the most economical Car, but the size for a small family is perfect. Lots of electronic gadget build in. Pc knowlege is helpful !!
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Very nice
This vehicle is everything I was looking for. I looked at many vehicles and I feel this one was the nicest for the price.
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Love it!
Could not believe we were able to purchase a Mercedes with theirs row seating for less than a Honda or Toyota SUV with 3rd row seating. And this SUV is leagues better than anything else we looked at and drove. You feel like your driving in a cloud. Smoothest ride. And the acceleration is amazing, feels like you have the power of an 8 cylinder. The dashboard looks like an IPAD. The third row seat comes incredibly handy. We just purchased a roof rack and bag to fit the luggage cargo space we lose when we use the third row seating. Not an inconvenience at all. Everything about this vehicle is fantastic.
It has what I need
I’ve owned this vehicle for more than 2 weeks. Yes, during this pandemic, I haven’t had a chance to drive a lot. However, I feel nice every time when I’m in the cabin. The interior is just unique. It’s kind of futuristic but it has something to make it not to look too futuristic. The exterior is exactly what I was looking for. It doesn’t look flashy and too futuristic. It looks just like a car. Since, I really don’t need a big car at all. Also, I don’t drive fast. It doesn’t bother me that this GLB is considered entry level and has less engine performance than midsize SUV. It has everything I need. So you can’t rely on me, even though the car is slower than this, it still has everything that I need. That being said, I have no comments regarding engine and class. MBUX is nice. It can do a lot of things so I can focus more on the road. One downside is the doors. You do need to slam a bit and I don’t feel good when I slam the door. I don’t want people to think that I’m upset ;)
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GLB with AMG Option - review
This is my first Mercedes Benz. By way of comparison I owed, all new, three Jeep Cherokees/Grand Cherokees (1988,1994, 2000), two Ford Escapes (2009,2012) , and a turbo VW beetle (2004), and a Chevrolet Z-06 Corvette (2004). The workmanship on the GLB (2020) is superlative and way above my other cars. I opted for a number of options, including the AMG package and the larger flat screen dash. I mentioned those for a couple of reasons, hereinafter. The AMG package doesn't, in the 2000 model, provide any additional horsepower. It does, however, provide for different styling, drilled rotors, larger wheels, and other items. Whilst the larger wheels are, in my view, better looking you will need to get snow tires as the AMG tires are not all season. So, if you are going to be using it in a snow environment plan ahead for that expense. Another downside to the AMG package is that the GLB factory mudflaps will not fit the AMG model. I had to use generic items and make them fit. I am 6'4" so the interior dimensions were important. I fit better in the GLB than the GLC. Moreover the visual sight lines from the GLB are also better. That being said, the driver's cockpit is a bit cramped for me on a lengthy drive. Although the seat has infinite adjustment you still have to contend with the steering wheel and the center console. In long drives I found that the edge of the center console strikes my leg about 4 inches below my right knee, and the door handle is at the same point on the left. It's difficult to move to a comfortable place regardless of where the steering wheel is placed (tilt & telescope). Also, I cannot see the complete speedometer or tachometer because the steering wheel, at my height, is blocking my view. I don't understand why Mercedes Benz does not allow the flat screen to be switched, putting the infotainment system directly in front of the driver and the speedometer/tachometer in the middle (like a Mini Cooper). I purposely bought the heads up display which solves some of those problems. It has sufficient adjustment for my height. On summer blend gas, with summer tires, I can obtain low 30mpg at 75 to 80 mph on expressways, and mid 20s with winter blend fuel, and snows. City driving, regardless of fuel or tires is low to mid 20s. Because it is a turbo, 91 octane is required. Turbo lag is not terrible. More annoying is when driving in the "comfort " transmission setting, the upshifts are terrible. You need to really accelerate to overcome the, in my view, lag time on upshifts. I found switching to "sport" in the city eliminates that issue altogether. Cargo space is great if you are carrying loose sand but, as an example, my golf clubs won't fit without one on the backseats down. Likewise, the roof rails look good but there are no crossmembers so unless you build or find something aftermarket anything narrower than the rails will be resting on the roof. Last, I tried to find the fuse panel inside the passenger compartment to wire my Valentine v1 and a dash camera. Despite where the owner's manual indicated the fuse panel is in the passenger compartment, it is yet to be found. Overall I am pleased with the car. I've only 5,000 miles so reliably hasn't been tested.