Mercedes-Benz GLB

Mercedes-Benz GLB
Mercedes-Benz GLB
	Mercedes-Benz GLB 180
Overview
Manufacturer	Daimler AG (2019–2022); Mercedes-Benz Group (2022–present);
Model code	X247
Production	July 2019 – present
Model years	2020–present
Assembly	Mexico: Aguascalientes (COMPAS); China: Beijing (Beijing Benz)
Designer	Balázs Filczer
Body and chassis
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive; Front-engine, all-wheel-drive (4Matic);
Platform	MFA2
Related	Mercedes-Benz EQB; Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W/V/Z177); Mercedes-Benz B-Class (W247); Mercedes-Benz CLA (C/X118); Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247);
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol:; 1.3 L M282 turbo I4; 2.0 L M260 turbo I4; Diesel:; 2.0 L OM 654 turbo I4;
Electric motor	2x asynchronous electric motors
Transmission	7-speed DCT; 8-speed DCT;
Hybrid drivetrain	Mild Hybrid (EQ Boost)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,829 mm (111.4 in)
Length	4,634 mm (182.4 in)
Width	1,834 mm (72.2 in)
Height	1,658 mm (65.3 in)
Kerb weight	1,300–1,445 kg (2,866–3,186 lb)

The Mercedes-Benz GLB (model code X247) is a crossover SUV produced by Mercedes-Benz. It was unveiled by the German manufacturer Daimler AG on 10 June 2019 in Park City, Utah.^[4] It was previously unveiled as a concept car to the public at the Shanghai Auto Show in April 2019.^[5]

The GLB is positioned between the GLA and the larger GLC in size, however unlike these vehicles the GLB is equipped with optional third row seating due to better space distribution.^[6] The launch date for taking orders began in July 2019.^[7] The production commenced at the end of 2019 for the 2020 model year.^[8]

^ Wittlich, Holger (5 June 2019). "Mercedes GLB (2019): Der Siebensitzer für die Familie" [The Family Seven-Seater]. Auto Motor und Sport (in German).
^ Jian, Yang (30 August 2019). "Mercedes to build 3 new models in China this year". Automotive News.
^ "Mercedes-Benz Concept GLB: Design sketch/rendering". group-media.mercedes-benz.com. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
^ "Mit bis zu sieben Sitzplätzen: Der neue Mercedes-Benz GLB: für Familie & Freunde". Daimler AG Global Media Site (in German). 11 June 2019.
^ Duff, Mike (15 April 2019). "Is the Mercedes-Benz Concept GLB a Mini G-Wagen? Maybe, with a Little Wishful Thinking". Car and Driver. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
^ Pund, Daniel (10 June 2019). "The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB Crossover Is like a G-Wagen Emoji". Car and Driver.
^ Brodie, James (11 June 2019). "New 2019 Mercedes GLB muscles in on family SUV class". Auto Express.
^ "Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 Models, Generations & Redesigns". Cars.com. 20 September 2020.

[1] Wittlich, Holger (5 June 2019). "Mercedes GLB (2019): Der Siebensitzer für die Familie" [The Family Seven-Seater]. Auto Motor und Sport (in German).

[2] Jian, Yang (30 August 2019). "Mercedes to build 3 new models in China this year". Automotive News.

[3] "Mercedes-Benz Concept GLB: Design sketch/rendering". group-media.mercedes-benz.com. Retrieved 8 July 2022.

[4] "Mit bis zu sieben Sitzplätzen: Der neue Mercedes-Benz GLB: für Familie & Freunde". Daimler AG Global Media Site (in German). 11 June 2019.

[:0-5] Duff, Mike (15 April 2019). "Is the Mercedes-Benz Concept GLB a Mini G-Wagen? Maybe, with a Little Wishful Thinking". Car and Driver. Retrieved 15 April 2019.

[6] Pund, Daniel (10 June 2019). "The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB Crossover Is like a G-Wagen Emoji". Car and Driver.

[:1-7] Brodie, James (11 June 2019). "New 2019 Mercedes GLB muscles in on family SUV class". Auto Express.

[8] "Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 Models, Generations & Redesigns". Cars.com. 20 September 2020.

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