2020 Mercedes Benz GLB250

 
 

For this week’s review we’ve gotten our hands on the brand new 2020 Mercedes Benz GLB250 which looks like a mini GLS.

Disclosure: Mercedes Benz Canada provided me with the 2020 GLB250 for a week to test drive, and photograph. All photos in this blog post was taken by me. #MercedesBenzGLB250


ACCELERATION: 7.5/10

  • 2.0L Turbo I4
    221 HP / 258 lb-ft

  • 8-Speed DCT

  • 6.5 second 0-100 km/hr

BRAKING: 7.5/10

  • 120 ft to stop 100-0 km which is pretty respectable

HANDLING: 8.25/10

  • Feels nimble when driving normally

RIDE: 8/10

  • Good balance of ride quality on rough roads

ECONOMY: 9/10

  • 23/31/26 mpg MPG (City/Highway/Combined)

CABIN NOISE: 6/10

  • About as loud as a mainstream SUV and louder than all the luxury competitors. If you’re looking for a quieter ride you’ll have to check out the GLC.

EXTERIOR: 9/10

  • The boxy design looks like the GLS mini


INTERIOR FOR DRIVER: 9/10

  • Seats are very comfortable with lots of range of motion

    • 4-way lumbar support

    • Tilt/telescopic column

    • 3 position memory

  • Has heated and ventilated seats

  • Interior looks like a modern Mercedes. Everything has a high tech and premium look


INTERIOR FOR PASSENGERS: 9/10

  • The interior for passengers in the 2nd row is pretty big and even has the ability to add a third row unlike it’s bigger brother the GLC and GLE. If you’re looking for a small 3-row vehicle this could be perfect for families who need to haul more passengers!

  • The 2nd row seats can slide forward and back to optmize cargo space while having passengers in the back

Combined Legroom:

  • 79.5 - GLB

  • 78.7 - GLE

  • 78.1 - GLC

  • 77.0 - XC40

  • 77.9 - X2

  • 76.7 - X3

  • 76.1 - Q3

  • 75.8 - GLA

  • 73.8 - Evoque

Rear Headroom:

  • 39.3 - GLE

  • 39.6 - GLC

  • 39.3 - GLB

  • 39.1 - XC40

  • 39.1 - X3

  • 38.4 - GLA

  • 38.3 - Evoque

  • 37.6 - Q3

  • 37.1 - X2


INTERIOR STORAGE: 8/10

  • 20.1 Cu. Ft.

  • Verticle hatch opening is practical and makes it easier to put in larger and bulkier items

  • Seats fold in a 40/20/40 fashion. Makes it easy to fit long items like skis while fitting 4 passengers comfortably.

  • Cargo load floor has two height positions


INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM: 9/10

  • Has high resolution cameras that make parking very easy to see

  • Has 3 input methods for infotainment; touchscreen, center column touch controller, steering wheel blackberry style control

  • Has Apple CarPlay & Android Auto


OVERALL IMPRESSION OF THE 2020 Mercedes Benz GLB250:

The Mercedes Benz GLB is a small 3 row that optimizes interior cabin space, looks premium like a S-class and has a compelling base price. It’s one of the smallest vehicles on the outside that offers a 3rd row but there are a lot of bigger vehicles with tighter legroom. If you like the GLB and want something faster check out the GLB35 and GLB45 which is launching in the near future! I have to admit if I was shopping for a crossover right now I’d pick the GLB over the competitors.