The Mercedes GLB makes its debut within the electrical GLB EQ model with two variants, the GLB 250+ and GLB 350 4Matic. In a couple of months, variations with combustion engines and 48V mild-hybrid expertise will even turn out to be accessible. New in comparison with the CLA: optionally available adaptive suspension.
The third mannequin in Mercedes’ new compact lineup, after the CLA and CLA Capturing Brake, debuts—similar to the opposite two—in an electrical model, whereas the combustion engine fashions with 48V mild-hybrid expertise will comply with in a couple of months.
Thus, the electrical variations can already be ordered: the Mercedes GLB 250+ with a rear-mounted 200 kW (272 PS)/335 Nm motor beginning at €59,047.80, and the Mercedes GLB 350 4Matic with two motors delivering a complete of 260 kW (354 PS)/515 Nm from €62,177.50.
Seven-seat possibility
Measuring 4,732 mm in size, the brand new Mercedes GLB EQ is 48 and 98 mm longer than the earlier EQB/GLB generations, whereas its width of 1,861 mm and peak of 1,687 mm make it 27 mm wider and 14 mm decrease than the earlier EQB/GLB.
The wheelbase of two,889 mm is 60 mm longer than on the previous EQB/GLB, which will increase rear knee room within the second row by 68 mm. Inside peak can be better on all three rows in comparison with the EQB: +35 mm within the entrance, +64 mm within the second row, and +10 mm within the third row.
Passengers sit extra comfortably within the second row because of the seatback angle being elevated by 9 levels, and entry to the third row is simpler because of the wider rear door openings and the rear bench’s 32 mm better adjustment vary.
The bags compartment quantity within the 5- or 7-seat configuration is now 540/480 liters, 45/15 liters greater than the previous EQB and 25/20 liters lower than the previous GLB. With the 40/20/40% folding bench, baggage quantity is 1,715/1,605 liters within the 5-/7-seat variations, which is +5/–15 liters in comparison with the EQB and –90/–75 liters in comparison with the GLB.
The sliding rear bench with 140 mm journey is commonplace on the 7-seat model and optionally available on the 5-seat model, permitting further knee room or extra trunk house.
As within the CLA, the Mercedes GLB EQ has a spacious entrance trunk (frunk) of 127 liters (104 liters in accordance with ISO 3832), in comparison with 101 liters within the CLA. The GLB EQ is a real household automobile, permitting the set up of 4 baby seats: two within the second row and two within the third row.
As with the CLA, the Mercedes GLB EQ comes commonplace with the Sky Management panoramic roof that includes 158 illuminated stars, whose transparency will be adjusted section by section inside 10–20 milliseconds from totally opaque to totally clear.
Inside just like the CLA
The dashboard is just like that of the CLA and contains a normal 10.25-inch digital instrument show and a 14-inch multimedia show. Optionally, the MBUX Superscreen will be ordered, which additionally provides a 14-inch passenger show, however solely together with the €4,325.65 Premium with Digital Extras package deal.
The multimedia system makes use of the brand new in-house MB.OS software program and Google providers, together with Google Maps, plus AI from Microsoft and Google.
Non-compulsory adaptive suspension
The Mercedes GLB EQ comes commonplace with a standard steel-spring suspension, however not like the CLA, it may be configured with adaptive suspension (€737.80) together with 20-inch alloy wheels (€1,547). This permits the driving force to decide on between Consolation and Sport suspension settings.
4Matic fashions additionally supply an off-road Terrain Mode and will be outfitted with the “Clear Bonnet” characteristic, which gives a digital view of the world beneath the entrance of the car utilizing the entrance and mirror-mounted cameras.
Non-compulsory charging at 400V stations
The Mercedes GLB EQ is accessible in two variations, each with the big 85 kWh web lithium-ion battery:
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Mercedes GLB 250+ with a rear motor producing 200 kW (272 PS)/335 Nm
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Mercedes GLB 350 4Matic with two permanent-magnet synchronous motors: a 200 kW (272 PS) rear motor paired with a two-speed transmission and an 80 kW (109 PS) entrance motor, for a complete of 260 kW (354 PS)/515 Nm.
With its taller SUV profile, it’s regular that the GLB EQ has decrease WLTP vary than the CLA. The GLB 250+ provides as much as 631 km WLTP, whereas the GLB 350 4Matic provides as much as 614 km WLTP.
Each fashions can cost at 800V DC stations at as much as 320 kW, including sufficient vitality for 260 km (GLB 250+) or 255 km (GLB 350 4Matic) in simply 10 minutes. AC charging is feasible at 11 kW and optionally 22 kW (€654.50). Bidirectional charging can be accessible later.
Not like the CLA, the GLB EQ now provides the likelihood to cost at older 400V DC stations, accessible optionally by way of a DC converter (€654.50).
The driving force can choose 4 regenerative braking ranges by way of paddles behind the steering wheel:
D Auto (clever recuperation), D+ (no recuperation), D (commonplace recuperation as much as 1 m/s²), and D- (sturdy recuperation as much as 3 m/s²).
Gentle hybrid variations will comply with later
After a couple of months, the Mercedes GLB will even be accessible as a light hybrid with second-generation 48V expertise. A 1.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder M252 engine from the brand new FAME household is paired with an electrical motor built-in into the brand new 8-speed dual-clutch automated transmission.
The electrical motor is powered by a 1.3 kWh battery and might recuperate as much as 25 kW in any of the eight gears of the automated transmission.As with the CLA, the Mercedes GLB hybrid can be accessible with three energy ranges, two of which embrace all-wheel drive.
