2023 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class Review
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Great
8.1
out of 10
edmunds TESTED
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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2023 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class Review
Pros
- Spacious for both passengers and cargo
- Strong overall performance
- Exceptional ride and seat comfort
- Boasts 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
What's new
- No major changes for 2023
- Part of the first GLB generation introduced for 2020
Overview
The middle child of the Mercedes-Benz GLA-GLB-GLC family, the GLB is larger than the subcompact GLA and smaller than the GLC, with an appropriate price point between them. Boxy, in a way that creates more space and carves out a silhouette all its own, the GLB features comfortable, upright seating and a premium interior leaving no question about its place as a luxury SUV.
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
25 Combined MPG (22 City/30 Highway)
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- 5 Seats, 21 City / 27 Hwy MPG
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
23 Combined MPG (21 City/27 Highway)
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Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 12-03-2025
Replete with current technology, including the brand's excellent MBUX infotainment system, the GLB is also equipped with a generous set of driver assist systems. One such example is Pre-Safe Sound, which emits a unique noise through the stereo speakers to protect your hearing when a collision is imminent.
Four passengers will be more than comfortable in the front and outboard seats of the second row, and we recommend the optional multi-contour seats designed to mitigate soreness on longer trips. A third row is available in the GLB, but you'll want to reserve it for small children during quick errands and not family road trips.
The GLB is comparable in price and size to the BMW X1, Audi Q3 and Volvo XC40. Of the four models, the GLB may not be the most exciting to drive unless you choose the AMG GLB 35 variant. What it does have going for it is superior comfort, a wonderful seating position and effective technology. Read on for more information about the Mercedes-Benz GLB from our Expert Rating team.
Edmunds Expert Rating
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by the Edmunds Experts
Great
8.1
out of 10
We drove the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.
Performance
8/10
How does the GLB-Class drive? In our testing, the GLB 250 reached 60 mph in 6.5 seconds, which is properly quick and at the top of the class. When you stomp the pedal, there's a noticeable delay before it starts accelerating, but with a lighter pedal application, it gets underway smoothly.
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.
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
8.5/10
How comfortable is the GLB-Class? The optional multi-contour seats with ventilation and heating are comfortable for hours at a time. The massage function doesn't actually massage. Rather, it subtly changes the seatback and cushion angles to shift your contact points, which in theory should help alleviate soreness on long trips. The rear seats are lower and shorter, which means taller passengers will find thigh support lacking, but not by much.
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.
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.
Interior
8.5/10
How’s the interior? The GLB's ride height and tall door openings make it easy to get in and out of. There's no need to step up or stoop down — just slip on in. Once inside, you'll find that all of the controls are logically placed and, after a very short time, you can operate them without having to take your eyes off the road.
The GLB's 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.
The GLB's 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
8.5/10
How’s the tech? The GLB gets high marks for its tech features. It comes with Mercedes' MBUX infotainment system and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration. MBUX is the easiest and best system out there, with many ways to control functions. It sometimes take a moment to process voice commands, but they work accurately.
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 assistance can be a little too aggressive in trying to keep you in the lane, but that situation is pretty rare.
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 assistance can be a little too aggressive in trying to keep you in the lane, but that situation is pretty rare.
Storage
8/10
How’s the storage? The GLB's boxy shape comes in handy when taking on cargo. It'll accommodate big and bulky objects, and the low liftover height of the cargo floor and the standard power liftgate make loading easier. There are also plenty of places to keep your personal items, with large door pockets and a sizable center bin. Spring-loaded cupholder tabs keep narrow beverages secure too.
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.
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
7.5/10
How’s the fuel economy? The EPA estimates fuel economy at 25 mpg in combined city/highway driving, which is about average for the class. We observed 26 mpg on our 115-mile evaluation route, which is just a hair lower than expected but still a good result. We suspect the EPA figure should be achievable with a light foot.
Value
7.5/10
Is the GLB-Class a good value? The GLB splits the difference between the smaller and more affordable GLA and the slightly bigger and more expensive GLC. It's an appealing option as long as you know what you're getting. Buying one with a ton of options significantly inflates the price, and at that point you should consider the more refined GLC.
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.
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
8/10
The GLB's upright and boxy styling gives it a more traditional and utilitarian SUV look, which we like. Is the GLB fun? No, not really. But that's mostly because we've only tested the GLB 250 so far. With an AMG variant now the lineup, though, drivers seeking more excitement should be covered.
2023 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class trim level differences
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLB is a five-seat small luxury SUV. An optional third-row seat adds capacity for two more child-size passengers, ideally only for short trips. Compare the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class trim levels in-depth.
Which GLB-Class trim does Edmunds recommend?
The GLB 250 4Matic is the most practical choice. The more powerful AMG GLB 35 is certainly quicker and equipped with a number of performance-enhancing components, but choosing the GLB 250 4Matic leaves about $10,000 worth of spending flexibility you can use on one or more of the available packages.

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Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
$161/mo for GLB-Class GLB 250
GLB-Class GLB 250
vs
$161/mo
Avg. Midsize SUV
Reliability
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class has a 4 years / 50,000 miles basic warranty and no recalls. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.
Recalls
There are no recalls for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLB-ClassWarranty
4 years / 50,000 miles Basic Warranty- Basic Warranty
- 4 years / 50,000 miles
- Drivetrain Warranty
- 4 years / 50,000 miles
- Rust Warranty
- 4 years / 50,000 miles
- Roadside assistance Warranty
- 4 years / 50,000 miles
Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class Reviews
Owner Reviews
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4(30%)
3(13%)
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4 out of 5 starsLichking, 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 … radio presets every now and then on the instrument display, sometimes it doesn't save the last setting. I also like the large panoramic sunroof although that's a $1500 option. The engine is peppy and the car is nimble (for an SUV) and has great class gas mileage. There are a few annoyances though: 1) The 2nd row seats don't fold all the way down IF the seats are moved to the front most position (the headrest hits the front seats), this makes it even more difficult to climb into the 3rd row; 2) Android Auto and Apply Carplay doesn't take up the full 10.25 inch infotainment screen, Google Maps only displays 7 inches. Hopefully Mercedes will update it to fill the screen.
The GLB isn't very stylish, isn't very fast and performance-oriented, and it's not the most luxurious Mercedes; however it offers the perfect practicality. The only competitor is the Discovery Sport which is also a compact, luxury SUV with a third row.
18 months on - A great ride with a cautionary tale
4 out of 5 starsAstrod, 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 … never got close to the advertised gas mileage. I asked about that in the first service check and got no response from the dealer except everything was ok. A few months past first service, the engine light came on and stayed on. We didnt take the car in immediately and suddenly found ourselves with an unreliable engine that died on. On taking it in for service, the CSR immediately mentioned that some GLB engines had faulty engines with leaking cylinders. They took the car in and replaced the engine cylinders as it was within warranty. Since then the mileage is exactly as advertised and the car performance is great.
Moral of the story - if you GLB isnt giving you good mileage - get your engine cylinders checked,
Back Stroke
1 out of 5 starsC.D., 05/19/2023
2023 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class GLB 250 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8AM)
I have a defective vehicle built during COVID…Rain water accumulates next to the driver’s side seat. After 6 attempts for the dealership to identify the issue they determined that replacing the door and frame seals would work. Two weeks later the vehicle was ready…Went to pick it up and they did a horrible job on installing the new seals and they cut the headliner too where it didn’t … even meet the seal. Needless to say I left the vehicle to redo the repair, in the interim I filed a claim with MB Customer Care… Two and a half weeks later the vehicle was ready… I Inspected the vehicle with the service manager and found a 10 inch circular wet spot on the headliner in the rear of the vehicle. At this point the service manager said that he was going to work with MB Corporate and assigned me to a sales consultant to get me out of the vehicle and into another at my current lease price….Here it is a almost 2 months later my vehicle still has the original leak and the headliner above the driver gets wet and is stained and the electronic display flashes on and off and the AC fan sounds like a jet engine. I cannot get help from Mercedes-Benz corporate or any response from the dealership.
This one is a lemon!
A nice blend of space, tech and value
5 out of 5 starsAstrod, 01/30/2021
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class GLB 250 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8AM)
As with any family, with an additional kid we had to upgrade from my coupe. We were searching for a SUV that had space for kids and a dog, provided the latest tech and was efficient enough for California gas prices. After doing a month of research, the GLB fit the badge very well. We liked the look and the interior tech.
We have had it for a month now. The mileage is as advertised. Not … the most performance oriented engine but it can be zippy enough. We got parking assist which is really for city driving and parking. Music system is decent. All this at a price for a loaded regular brand. It’s been a good ride so far.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class, so we've included reviews for other years of the GLB-Class since its last redesign.
2023 GLB-Class Highlights
SUV
GLB 250
| Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $39,800 |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | Gas |
| Combined MPG | 27 MPG |
| Cost to Drive | $161/month |
| Seating | 5 seats |
| Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 22.0 cu.ft. |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
| Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
Our experts like the GLB-Class models:
- 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 Brake Assist
- Emits an alert if a front collision is imminent and applies the brakes if the driver doesn't react in time.
- Blind Spot Assist
- Signals the driver if a vehicle is in a blind spot or if a car or bicyclist is approaching from behind when the GLB is parked.
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