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
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLB vs 2024 MG HS Comparison
Mercedes-Benz GLB
MG HS
2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLB
vs
2024 MG
HS
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.5 and 8.8.
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7.8
8.2
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Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLB 200
Based on the MG HS VIBE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
60L
546 km
55L
94 to 523 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
7 year - 10 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$105,100
$28,990 - $45,990
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Agreeable drive experience
- Terrific packaging and interior space
- Low starting price and long warranty
Misses
- Safety tech can be frustrating
- No wireless smartphone mirroring
- Some controls could be better
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 (+$1,500)
- Driver Assist Pack (+$1,990)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,490)
- Metallic Paint (+$700)
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)
- Cashmere Silver Metallic
- Lunar Grey Metallic
- Arctic Blue Metallic
- Diamond Red Metallic
- Black Pearl Metallic
- Pearl White Metallic
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1991 | 1490 - 1995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 1.5L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 225kW | 119kW - 168kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5800 | 5300 - 5600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm | 250Nm - 360Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3000 | 1700 - 4300 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10.3 | |
