[POV] 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 Test Drive 

The Mercedes-Benz GLB debuts in 2020 as a new compact SUV for the German brand. . The GLB is already establishing itself as one of the hottest models in the line-up, eclipsing the GLA and the B-Class for character and style. Short overhangs, boxy silhouette, upright front end and plastic body cladding all bestow the GLB with irresistible off-road character.
The interior of the new GLB also brings the strengths of the current compact-class generation from Mercedes-Benz. This is contemporary luxury at its best with lots of high quality soft touch materials and a design that balances style perfectly with functionality and the latest technology features. The driver faces a widescreen cockpit, with control and display via MBUX (Mercedes-Benz User Experience), which responds to commands of ‘Hey Mercedes’. A new feature is the characteristic off-road tubular element in an aluminum look which rounds off the lower section of the instrument panel and houses the three round center air vents.
The GLB has ten centimeters more wheelbase than, for example, the Mercedes-Benz B-Class MPV, so offers a slightly roomier cabin and the option of an additional two seats in the rear. These seats are only suitable for children, and when in use boot space is dramatically reduced. When the rear bench is slid back, you have a particularly roomy feeling SUV with a generous boot of over 500 liters. However when the the two extra seats in the rear are in use, some cabin space for passengers in row 2 will be compromised.
The four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines were updated to relaunch the compact model series with more power, improved efficiency and lower emissions. The GLB is front wheel drive as standard but four wheel drive is available. The 2.0-litre turbocharged engine is found only in the GLB 250 and is a real marvel. It never feels under pressure in the GLB, while also being smooth, quiet, refined and very economical as well. The GLB 250 comes with a 8-speed automatic transmission while the lover end models equipped with the 1.3-litre engine, come with a 7-speed one.
On the road the GLB brings classic Mercedes values of comfort and refinement to the compact SUV class. Despite the origins in the brand’s compact line up of cars, the GLB feels like a bigger machine on the road and settles right into the line-up as one of the best. The GLB is not too far removed from the GLC with arguably more distinction and character.
Engine type: Inline 4 Turbo
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline)
Displacement: 2.0 l (1991 cm3)
Power: 224 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque: 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) @ 1800-4000 rpm
Transmission: 8-speed automatic G-DCT
Layout: front engine, front wheel drive
Curb weight: 1410 kg (3108 lbs )
Average fuel consumption: 7.0 l/100 km (33 mpg US / 40 mpg UK)
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