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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
Mercedes-Benz GLB vs BMW IX1 Comparison
Mercedes-Benz GLB
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2026 Mercedes-Benz
GLB
vs
2025 BMW
IX1
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Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
52L - 60L
390 to 546 km
NA
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$67,600 - $105,100
$78,900 - $86,800
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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
- Slick tech
- Upscale, comfortable interior
- Has pep in its step
Misses
- Not cheap
- Not as much range as some rivals
- Servicing a bit expensive
Colours Available
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLB range is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Digital White metallic
- Iridium Silver metallic
- Mountain Grey metallic
- Cosmos Black metallic
- Spectral Blue metallic
- Manufaktur Patagonia Red metallic (+$692)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1332 - 1991 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.3L | - | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | - | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 120kW - 225kW | 150kW - 230kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6100 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 270Nm - 400Nm | 247Nm - 494Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 2500 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
