Mercedes Glb 2024: price, specifications and utility of the 7-seater SUV

Mercedes Gl and Mercedes Eqb are the two most versatile SUVs of the Star brand: available with 5 or 7 seats, in 2023 they received an aesthetic touch focused on aesthetics and technological improvements. With the redesign, the driving assistance package was updated and a new generation of Mbux (Mercedes Benz User Experience) was implemented. The 220d was tested on a mixed urban, suburban and highway route of 83 km before tackling the off-road section.

Mercedes Glb: how it changes and modifies again

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It arrived on the market in 2019, presenting itself as an alternative to the 7-seater Glas – with larger dimensions – the Glb underwent a mid-career overhaul that involved both design and technology. On the first front, the front of the car has changed, with a new bumper design and reinforced underbody protection. Another prominent feature at the front is the radiator grille with four horizontal slats and a large central logo. New high-performance LED headlights make their debut on the GLB as do new taillight clusters. Technologically speaking, on the modification we get the latest generation Mbux along with a standard 10.25″ screen and USB package. The Adas package has also been updated with high beam assist, active steering control with lane assist, reversing camera (with better resolution), parking assist with 360° view and semi-automatic parking.

Mercedes Glb: how the interior changes

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The interior is decorated with the usual leather upholstery of the new steering wheel (pleasant to hold and pleasing to the eye) and artigianato seats (material like leather) and fabric as standard. The target customers are still the public with the need for space for families and for free time, perhaps with the need to load sports equipment. In the first case, large families will have the possibility to request Glb with 7 practical seats, while in the second the 5-seat variant will be able to guarantee all the necessary space and a large luggage room (all details in the technical data. paper at the bottom of this article) and with better shapes for loading and unloading things.

Mercedes Glb 220d: la tecnica

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Under the bonnet, for the occasion, there is a 2 liter turbo diesel inline-four with 190 HP of maximum power at 3,800 rpm and 400 Nm of torque. 4Matic all-wheel drive is standard, while the gearbox has an 8-speed robot. Performance is more than adequate, with a top speed of 217 km/h and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.8 seconds. All with a claimed consumption of between 15.4 and 17.2 km/l, depending on use. In fact, on the aforementioned mixed route, Glb recorded a consumption of 15.4 km / l. Other available engines are 1.3 turbo petrol with mild hybrid technology in stages of 136 HP (GLB 180) and 163 HP (GLB 200), 2.0 turbo petrol mild hybrid with 224 HP (GLB 250) and 306 HP (GLB 35). Amg). The diesel (non-hybrid) offers have a single displacement: 1,950 cc also available with 116 HP (GLB 180d) and 150 HP (GLB 200d). Prices fluctuate from 43,839 euros to 73,545 euros, optional extras and any benefits are excluded. And then, of course, there is the 100% electric EQB, with power from 190 to 292 HP and prices from 58,260 euros to 73,402 euros. Although without a dedicated off-road driving mode, the EQB models followed the GLB caravan for the whole part on the asphalt and for the part of the off-road route, except for the most difficult part, showing that recently Mercedes wants to understand 100% electric engines – in this case Eqb – as variants with different power equipment of the last heat engines, in this case Glb.

Mercedes Glb 220d: come on

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The Mfa2 platform shows all its interactions with Glb. Versatility in particular is the strong point of the Mercedes SUV, capable not only of carrying up to 7 people or loading equipment up to a maximum of 1,805 liters, but also of relaxing the driver and passengers in comfort on the road and being able to cope with unknown and demanding routes outside road. If you’re not looking for places to put the car in the rough – with Hill Descent Control and special off-road mode but not boasting true angles of attack, bumps and exits – the Mercedes SUV can tackle the mud. , gravel, rocks and small crossings in full adventure style. A plus for a car that focuses on substance, practicality, versatility and performance over beauty. The 1,950 cc inline four-cylinder turbo diesel is a guarantee: with 190 HP and 400 Nm of torque it has everything you need (and more) for easy passing. Another strong point is the comfort on the board, provided by the line configuration that can absorb the roughness of the pitch.

Mercedes Glb 220d: strengths and weaknesses

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Below are the strengths and weaknesses found during a brief test of the Mercedes Glb retrofit.

• Versatility: with 5 or 7 seats available, transporting multiple sports equipment or taking trips outside the city with a large family is possible. All with dimensions that are not exaggerated, but thanks to the design of the bodywork;
• New steering wheel: pleasant to hold and aesthetically pleasing. A premium feel can be felt throughout;
• Phone charging: the induction plate for charging your smartphone works continuously and not intermittently. Which should not be taken for granted due to those of other products;
• Off-road capability: traversing easy off-road trails is possible thanks to dedicated engine mapping and Hill Descent Control. A plus for a car designed (also) for those who want to experience adventure.

• Aesthetics: square shapes are less graceful than those of Gla, it must be loved. It is a car that focuses more on practicality and sophistication than design.

Mercedes Glb 220d: technical data sheet

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Below is the technical data of the Mercedes Glb 220d SUV being tested.