2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class Review

Name: 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class Review
Brand: Mercedes-Benz

Price Range: $24,288 - $41,990

Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class AMG GLB 35 4dr SUV Exterior

The GLB is an attractive luxury SUV for the money. Its boxy shape gives it a distinctive look and provides extra passenger and cargo space. Throw in some of the best technology available on the market and you've got one of the best small luxury SUVs around.

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2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class Review

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What's new

Minor changes to feature availability
New AMG Night Package Plus debuts
Part of the first GLB generation introduced for 2020

Cost to Drive

Monthly estimates based on costs in Illinois

$205/mo

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Compact SUV with Third Row and Modern Interior

Lichking, 12/20/2020

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class GLB 250 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8AM)

Purchased the 2021 GLB because I was looking for a compact-sized SUV with third row seating for kids. The GLB also has a modern interior, I like the turbine-style air vents and the "surfboard" infotainment and instrument cluster. Despite what others have said about navigating the infotainment, I don't find it hard or cumbersome to use. However, one nuisance is having to scroll to the …

A Great SUV, why wear a suit when can wear a Tux

Denny O, 06/14/2020

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class GLB 250 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8AM)

Have owned many cars and SUV's, last one a BMW X1. This one looks great, plenty of room, great ride and peppy performance from the turbo 4. The 8 speed dual clutch trans is a gem that seamlessly keeps the vehicle in the right gear to use the wide torque band. The technology can be overwhelming, but slowly getting used to.

18 months on - A great ride with a cautionary tale

Astrod, 06/06/2022

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class GLB 250 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8AM)

A follow up to my earlier review "A nice blend of space, tech and value". Had this car for 18 months now - finished the first service. All the key points are very valid. The car offers exceptional space for a small SUV, easy to handle, great tech, super boot space. One nagging issue from the start was poor gas mileage. Right from the time we took possession of the car in 2021, we …

GLB with AMG Option - review

SDM, 12/22/2020

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class GLB 250 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8AM)

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.

We have a limited number of reviews for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class, so we've included reviews for other years of the GLB-Class since its last redesign.

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2022 GLB-Class Highlights

Type:

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Trim:

GLB 250

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$38,600
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	27 MPG
Cost to Drive	$205/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	22.0 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the GLB-Class models:

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

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Overall4 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front Seat5 / 5
Back Seat5 / 5
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of Rollover17.9%

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