2023 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class Review
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2023 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class Review: Lovable little box.
It's so much better than other small luxury SUVs.
Pros: Huge space and great mpg for its segment; high-style interior; spunky AMG 35.
Cons: Infotainment system can overwhel
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Most small luxury SUVs are difficult to recommend. They’re usually too small, too chintzy and too unrefined for the prices they command. We’d normally recommend getting a well-equipped and more spacious non-luxury SUV instead. The 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class is an exception. It’s distinctive, versatile and stylish in a way that its competitors are not. It may start north of $40,000, but it looks, feels and performs like it should cost that much. There’s actual value beyond that fancy three-pointed emblem, and we thoroughly recommend it as a result.
The #MercedesEQ family continues to grow and for 2023, the GLB gets the electric treatment with the 2023 #MercedesBenzEQB. Offered in #EQB300 and #EQB350, this #MercedesGLB gone electric offers standard 4Matic AWD, up to 288 HP, and up to 243 miles on a full charge. Pricing begins at $54,500 and its one of the few small SUV's out there that continues to offer a 3rd row for seating up to 7 people.
A big reason for the GLB's transcendent appeal is its extra-large size for the segment and extra-boxy shape. Add in the versatility of a sliding back seat, and you have a subcompact SUV with a midsize SUV's interior space. We were stunned by how much its cargo area could swallow. However, besides the cabin's packaging, its striking design stands out in a segment that often comes across as a bit cheap. The bold rotary air vents and pretty dual-screen infotainment system carry a lot of the weight, but materials quality is better than average for the segment, too. And although the GLB is indeed built to a price on less sophisticated bones than its pricier, more refined GLC sibling, we think it's a drop-off that's more than fair for the price. In fact, we can easily see someone happily choosing a GLB over a GLC just because they like it better, with saving money as a bonus. We can't say the same thing about a BMW X1, Audi Q3, Lexus UX or even the Mercedes-Benz GLA.
Interior & Technology | Passenger & Cargo Space | Performance & Fuel Economy
What it's like to drive | Pricing & Trim Levels | Crash Ratings & Safety Features
What's new for 2023?
The GLB is unchanged for 2023, but its all-electric Mercedes-Benz EQB sibling does debut.
What are the GLB interior and in-car technology like?
Mercedes-Benz put quite a bit of thought into the GLB’s interior packaging. It offers lots of clever storage in both the passenger cabin and cargo area, making it more practical than most luxury offerings in this segment (and indeed many others). The GLB’s driving position is excellent, and its front- and second-row seats are comfortable and supportive with plenty of adjustment.
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It's so much better than other small luxury SUVs.
Pros: Huge space and great mpg for its segment; high-style interior; spunky AMG 35.
Cons: Infotainment system can overwhel
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 4Matic Is An Adorable Boxy Electric SUV,
#MercedesEQ ,#MercedesBenzEQB, #EQB300,
Most small luxury SUVs are difficult to recommend. They’re usually too small, too chintzy and too unrefined for the prices they command. We’d normally recommend getting a well-equipped and more spacious non-luxury SUV instead. The 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class is an exception. It’s distinctive, versatile and stylish in a way that its competitors are not. It may start north of $40,000, but it looks, feels and performs like it should cost that much. There’s actual value beyond that fancy three-pointed emblem, and we thoroughly recommend it as a result.
The #MercedesEQ family continues to grow and for 2023, the GLB gets the electric treatment with the 2023 #MercedesBenzEQB. Offered in #EQB300 and #EQB350, this #MercedesGLB gone electric offers standard 4Matic AWD, up to 288 HP, and up to 243 miles on a full charge. Pricing begins at $54,500 and its one of the few small SUV's out there that continues to offer a 3rd row for seating up to 7 people.
A big reason for the GLB's transcendent appeal is its extra-large size for the segment and extra-boxy shape. Add in the versatility of a sliding back seat, and you have a subcompact SUV with a midsize SUV's interior space. We were stunned by how much its cargo area could swallow. However, besides the cabin's packaging, its striking design stands out in a segment that often comes across as a bit cheap. The bold rotary air vents and pretty dual-screen infotainment system carry a lot of the weight, but materials quality is better than average for the segment, too. And although the GLB is indeed built to a price on less sophisticated bones than its pricier, more refined GLC sibling, we think it's a drop-off that's more than fair for the price. In fact, we can easily see someone happily choosing a GLB over a GLC just because they like it better, with saving money as a bonus. We can't say the same thing about a BMW X1, Audi Q3, Lexus UX or even the Mercedes-Benz GLA.
Interior & Technology | Passenger & Cargo Space | Performance & Fuel Economy
What it's like to drive | Pricing & Trim Levels | Crash Ratings & Safety Features
What's new for 2023?
The GLB is unchanged for 2023, but its all-electric Mercedes-Benz EQB sibling does debut.
What are the GLB interior and in-car technology like?
Mercedes-Benz put quite a bit of thought into the GLB’s interior packaging. It offers lots of clever storage in both the passenger cabin and cargo area, making it more practical than most luxury offerings in this segment (and indeed many others). The GLB’s driving position is excellent, and its front- and second-row seats are comfortable and supportive with plenty of adjustment.
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