7.8
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB review
The Mercedes-Benz GLB is a unique option in Australia's crowded SUV market. It's not perfect, though.
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Scott Collie
2023 Mercedes-Benz GLB vs 2024 Mercedes-AMG GLC Comparison
Mercedes-Benz GLB
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2023 Mercedes-Benz
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2024 Mercedes-AMG
GLC
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLB 200
Based on the Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S E PERFORMANCE (PHEV)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
City drivingFuel Efficiency
60L
498 to 546 km
62L - 66L
453 to 805 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$136,000
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Genuinely flexible interior
- Boxy looks stand out
- Significantly cheaper than GLB 250
Misses
- Seriously expensive to service
- Base engine isn't particularly 'Mercedes'
- Updated technology remains quite fiddly
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Seemingly endless customisation
- Adroit handling
- Rapid pace
Misses
- A V8 is a drug that's hard to quit
- It's not cheap to buy or service
- Some naff interior details
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- 21 Inch Alloy Wheels (+$1,290)
- Alloy Wheels Special 20 Inch (+$790)
- Alloy Wheels Special 21 Inch (+$1,990)
- Driver Assist Pack (+$1,990)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,490)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$1,500)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1991 | 1991 - 3982 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.0L, 4.0L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V8, TWIN TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 225kW | 287kW - 500kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5800 | 5500 - 6750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm | 500Nm - 1020Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3000 | 1750 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10 - 10.5 | |
