Mercedes GLB Review, For Sale, Models, Specs & News in Australia

Mercedes GLB Review, For Sale, Models, Specs & News in Australia

FROM $65,400

The Mercedes-Benz GLB is related to others in the three-pointed star’s small car stable - A-Class, B-Class, CLA and GLA - all underpinned by Merc’s ‘MFA2’ platform.

It’s currently offered in two grades; the FWD GLB200, powered by a 1.3-litre turbo-petrol four, and the AWD GLB250 with a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine under the bonnet.

The line-up currently starts at $65,400 for the GLB-Class GLB 200 and ranges through to $106,228 for the range-topping GLB-Class GLB 35 4Matic.

6.1L/100km (combined)
SUV
8 Speed Automatic
Premium Unleaded Petrol
Overview
Likes
Exterior design
Impressive, useful in-car tech
More refined than predecessor
Dislikes
Standard glass roof
Expensive servicing costs
No spare wheel

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Mercedes-Benz GLB Interior

The Mercedes-Benz GLB's interior is dominated by the dual 10.25-inch screens for the digital instrument cluster and touchscreen multimedia system.

There are also a range of blingy touches like a star pattern on the dashboard, plus swathes of stainless steel-like inlays.

A panoramic roof is optional which helps lighten the cabin.

Mercedes-Benz GLB Seats

The Mercedes-Benz GLB uniquely offers a seven-seat configuration, however the third-row isn't the most spacious.

Synthetic leather and microfibre upholstery is standard and you can option black leather upholstery.

The front seats offer electric adjustability and heating, then each seat in the second row slides and reclines. The third-row seats also recline but don't slide.

Mercedes-Benz GLB Dimensions

The dimensions of the Mercedes-Benz GLB SUV vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

Mercedes-Benz GLB Colours

Colours for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB include Polar White and Aqua Mint (non-metallic) as well as metallic hues like Cosmic Black, High Tech Silver and Sheer Blue. Special Mercedes Manufacktur colours include Patagonia Red metallic ($1300) and Alpine Grey solid ($900).

Alpine Grey solid
Aqua Mint
Cosmic Black
High Tech Silver
Patagonia Red metallic
Polar White
Sheer Blue

Mercedes-Benz GLB Boot Space

Mercedes-Benz doesn't quote a boot space figure with all three rows of seating upright, however with the third row stowed there's 565L of boot space. This expands to 1800L with the second row stowed as well.

Mercedes-Benz GLB boot space

Mercedes-Benz GLB Accessories

The Mercedes-Benz GLB comes with standard 19-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, dual 10.25-inch screens, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, interior ambient lighting, as well as heated front seats with electric adjustment.

Mercedes-Benz GLB Engine

The Mercedes-Benz GLB200 is powered by a 1.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that produces 120kW and 270Nm.

The GLB250 4Matic is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that produces 165kW and 350Nm.

The flagship AMG GLB35 is also powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine but it produces 225kW and 400Nm.

Both the GLB250 4Matic and AMG GLB35 also have 48V mild-hybrid assistance that includes a 10kW electric motor.

Mercedes-Benz GLB Fuel consumption

The Mercedes-Benz GLB is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by PULP and Electric fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 9.1L/100km for SUV
*Combined fuel consumption
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Mercedes-Benz GLB Speed

The Mercedes-Benz GLB200 is claimed to be able to do the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.3 seconds and has a top speed of 207km/h.

The GLB250 4Matic is claimed to be able to do the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.0 seconds and has a top speed of 236km/h.

The flagship AMG GLB35 is claimed to be able to do the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.5 seconds and has a top speed of 250km/h.

Mercedes-Benz GLB Wheel Size

The Mercedes-Benz GLB has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 235x45 R20 for SUV in 2026 with a wheel size that spans from 8.0x20 inches.

Mercedes-Benz GLB Range

The electric 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLBs uses a nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery with 85kW of usable energy. Driving range and energy efficiency for the GLB250+ is a decent 570km and 15.5 kilowatt hours per 100km. The dual-motor AWD GLB350 range drops slightly to 554km and it uses 17.7kWh/100km.

The GLB200 mild-hybrid consumes 6.1 litres per 100km and the GLB220 sips 6.5L. This equates to a theoretical driving range of 853km and 800km, respectively.