Mercedes GLB 2021 review: We family test the GLB250 4Matic baby Benz seven seat SUV
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- čas přidán 22. 07. 2024
- Mercedes has added another SUV into its already-crowded high-riding line-up, but does the GLB do enough to justify its existence? And should families consider one over a GLA or GLC?
Tung Nguyen spent three months with his family aboard the GLB250 to find out.
If you actually sit there and tally up the Mercedes-Benz SUV line-up, it counts no less than six models, including the GLA, GLS, EQC, G-Class, GLE and GLC - and that’s not even counting the Coupe versions of the latter two.
Apparently, that isn’t enough, though, as the German brand now has a box-fresh SUV on the market in the form of the GLB.
But what is it and how does it stand out from the rest of the high riders wearing a Mercedes badge?
First of all, the GLB is classed as a medium SUV, despite being based on the same MFA2 architecture as Mercedes’ small cars such as the A-Class, B-Class, CLA and GLA.
Three versions of the GLB are available in Australia, the GLB 200 for $59,900 before on-road costs, the GLB 250 for $73,900 and the AMG-tuned GLB 35 for $88,900.
We’ve snagged the keys to the mid-tier 250 for the next three months, which we’ll be using as our family runabout to see if this is all the car you could ever need.
Powering the 250 is a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine, outputting a sizeable 165kW/350Nm to all four wheels via an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
With plenty of performance on tap, coming away at the lights and overtaking at freeway speeds are both effortless and enjoyable in the GLB 250, not a trait you’d often associate with a family SUV.
It’s good value, too (even in mid-tier GLB 250 form), as the entry-point to the GLC range is only $3600 cheaper than our test car and has a less potent engine, is only rear-wheel drive and doesn’t afford the flexibility of seven seats.
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This is by far the nicest GLB I’ve seen so far. The blue Color and wheels are very unique.
Thanks for covering safety - which really is a top thing people should consider with a vehicle- and yet most reviewers fail to mention.
Just a good, sensible car, review, without any jargon, or childish antics. And a sensible car. Thanks ❤👍👍👍
I have the GLB 35 AMG, both versions are amazing. Very practical, comfortable, good for young families, (my son is 3 months old). And the AMG has great performance for when he's not in the car and I wanna have some fun
How's your fuel efficiency?
How smooth on the roads is the AMG? I test drove a GLB 250 and an AMG GLA 35 and found the AMG was harsher on the road. 😢
I would love this SUV with captains seats in the 2nd row... Perfect for a family of 4...
I keep hoping one of these GLB videos will actually show a car seat in use in the 3rd row isofix points.
How do 20 inch wheels compare to 19 inch for this vehicle in terms of ride quality? When I spec it on the website, the 20s are equipped with the repair kit, and the 19s are run flat only. Are the 20s also run flat? I like the looks of the 20s more but also concerned about sacrificing too much comfort
Somebody help me ...I have looked at dozens of GLB's online ...and see no difference in the size of the 7 inch & 10 inch screen.
Is the physical size the same but the viewing area of the screen different?
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I recently bought a brand new GLB in Hong Kong. The car broke down in only 12 days due to a gearbox issue and it had to sit in back to Mercedes repair center for a month. We took it back after Mercedes claimed that they have fully fixed it, however it broke down again in the middle of the road after just 6 days (with my wife who is currently 28-weeks pregnant onboard). This faulty car has only been driven for less than 500km and its still in repair center now. Due to the safety concern, i demand a full refund or replace a new car as we cannot trust this car anymore. They turned down my request and came back with a counter offered asking me to trade in the current faulty car and buy another new one from them. I was so speechless and our whole family were so disappointed as we have been supporting Mercedes for over 15 years (owned another E class previously)
Think twice if you still consider Mercedes as your family car since the gearbox problem has been a major issue in the past few years, friends of mine also having problems with their Mercedes.
you got a lemon
you definitely got a lemon. merc DCTs are fairly reliable
😮😮😮😮😮
Not normal
Where is ndahl stelio?
8:37 you don't really need a spare wheel. Run flat works perfectly
GLB 250 4Matic uses run-flat tires - all-season Extended Mobility - tires, that's why it doesn't have to equip with a spare tire
Just curious how many kph the tyres are rated for when they're flat?
I think typical space saver spares are rated 80km/h.
@@maxyang7919 I think it’s the same with run flats. Here in the US, I’m pretty sure they last for 50 miles at no faster than 50 mph
Thx for the great review! I have a family of 3 including a 13 year old son.. do you think I'd need the GLB or can I get away with the GLA? thx
The GLB is much roomier in the second row! - Tung
Getting my 250 in a few weeks. The 35 is $20k more for no real reason. There's some slightly bigger brakes, but the engine is the same with a tune. Also, thre's NO way you can get any new 250 on the road for $75k. You need to add at least $10k to that
The MBUX voice control “Hey Mercedes” must have the optional pack (each model is different) in order to do the navigation search function by voice. Over the years, no review in Australia mentioned this, nor any salesperson when I visited the 5x Mercedes dealership. I end up buying the car without the pack because of it and the “Hey Mercedes” is pretty useless. Yes, it can adjust the temperature, seat warmer and sunblind, which that's about it, all of course can be done faster with my hands.
FYI, the Mercedes Me voice command is not enabled to close the sunblind in Australia
@@charleshardingham4863 My one does. So I guess Mercedes Australia has downgraded the function on certain models even more.
@@kl9794 I have 2020 GLC 300
@@charleshardingham4863 GLC300 (face lift of GLC250) doesn't use the same MBUX as far as I know, it used the last gen face lifted model of W205 C Class, then added the Mercedes Me as well as replaced the centre console and steering, so essentially, it is the older generation MBUX with a bit of nip and tug.
Failed to mention that there are NO air vents for Row 3.
Row 3 only useful for small children.
Buy something similar with a diesel motor if u want good fuel economy.
Yea expensive too
I rather want to know more about your project car! 😄
By watching this review makes me think that's why RAV4 Hybrid is so popular in Australia. GLB 250 is a great car, but there is a car (RAV4 Hybrid) using half of the fuel, 20 grand less but 2 seconds slower in the market.
pro trick : you can watch movies at flixzone. I've been using it for watching lots of of movies these days.
@Thiago Joshua yup, have been using Flixzone} for since december myself :D
Isn't that a five-seater?
Wow and rav4 has 7 seats too???
Two remaining problems: reliability and the appalling service Merco is known for in Australia..!!
I bet you’re getting lower fuel economy with all that running a/c before you get in the car
Too Expensive !!!
That's some horrific fuel consumption figures.
lol are you suprised by this?
For a car of this size and weight, I’d say it’s an accurate fuel consumption result for mainly city / suburban driving.
Buying something similar with a diesel motor would give u much better economy.
No spare tyre what a joke
I have been driving Honda CRZ with no spare tyres (cos tgey put hybrid battery) for 9 years until now, and dun have a problem with not having spare tyre.
Tiny struggling engine, no sun screens in the rear, no spare tyre and a huge cost for the badge really..let's be honest. This is an ok car for posh inner city types desperate to make other people think they've made it but totally useless for us regional country families.
All we need is more horrible SUVs why don’t people but estate cars
its not fashionable lol
@@island717 yeah but the thing is another market is being affected by the SUV craze, which is the minivan market.
The minivan can do what a fullsize SUV can do (except for off-roading, which nobody does in their modern day SUV anyway) but way better. Modern minivans are very fuel efficient, offer much more room than a full-size SUV, still have fairly high ground clearance, good visibility, offer much more family-friendly tech, and are safe. the only reason why people buy large-suvs instead of a comparable minivan is because
1) it’s a luxury suv, so that’s understandable as there’s no “good” luxury minivans out on the market today
2) SUVs ARE THE NEW FASHION. plain and simple
Seriously ugly car.
This thing looks like a joke. It says, "I couldn't afford a real mercedes SUV so I bought a toy one". Ugly too, and Mercedes has horrible customer service.