2020 Mercedes Benz GLB250
For this week’s review we’ve gotten our hands on the brand new 2020 Mercedes Benz GLB250 which looks like a mini GLS.
Disclosure: Mercedes Benz Canada provided me with the 2020 GLB250 for a week to test drive, and photograph. All photos in this blog post was taken by me. #MercedesBenzGLB250
ACCELERATION: 7.5/10
2.0L Turbo I4
221 HP / 258 lb-ft8-Speed DCT
6.5 second 0-100 km/hr
BRAKING: 7.5/10
120 ft to stop 100-0 km which is pretty respectable
HANDLING: 8.25/10
Feels nimble when driving normally
RIDE: 8/10
Good balance of ride quality on rough roads
ECONOMY: 9/10
23/31/26 mpg MPG (City/Highway/Combined)
CABIN NOISE: 6/10
About as loud as a mainstream SUV and louder than all the luxury competitors. If you’re looking for a quieter ride you’ll have to check out the GLC.
EXTERIOR: 9/10
The boxy design looks like the GLS mini
INTERIOR FOR DRIVER: 9/10
Seats are very comfortable with lots of range of motion
4-way lumbar support
Tilt/telescopic column
3 position memory
Has heated and ventilated seats
Interior looks like a modern Mercedes. Everything has a high tech and premium look
INTERIOR FOR PASSENGERS: 9/10
The interior for passengers in the 2nd row is pretty big and even has the ability to add a third row unlike it’s bigger brother the GLC and GLE. If you’re looking for a small 3-row vehicle this could be perfect for families who need to haul more passengers!
The 2nd row seats can slide forward and back to optmize cargo space while having passengers in the back
Combined Legroom:
79.5 - GLB
78.7 - GLE
78.1 - GLC
77.0 - XC40
77.9 - X2
76.7 - X3
76.1 - Q3
75.8 - GLA
73.8 - Evoque
Rear Headroom:
39.3 - GLE
39.6 - GLC
39.3 - GLB
39.1 - XC40
39.1 - X3
38.4 - GLA
38.3 - Evoque
37.6 - Q3
37.1 - X2
INTERIOR STORAGE: 8/10
20.1 Cu. Ft.
Verticle hatch opening is practical and makes it easier to put in larger and bulkier items
Seats fold in a 40/20/40 fashion. Makes it easy to fit long items like skis while fitting 4 passengers comfortably.
Cargo load floor has two height positions
INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM: 9/10
Has high resolution cameras that make parking very easy to see
Has 3 input methods for infotainment; touchscreen, center column touch controller, steering wheel blackberry style control
Has Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
OVERALL IMPRESSION OF THE 2020 Mercedes Benz GLB250:
The Mercedes Benz GLB is a small 3 row that optimizes interior cabin space, looks premium like a S-class and has a compelling base price. It’s one of the smallest vehicles on the outside that offers a 3rd row but there are a lot of bigger vehicles with tighter legroom. If you like the GLB and want something faster check out the GLB35 and GLB45 which is launching in the near future! I have to admit if I was shopping for a crossover right now I’d pick the GLB over the competitors.