The production version of Mercedes-GLB Benz's SUV has been revealed. It is the first Mercedes-Benz SUV to provide both a five and seven-seat cabin configuration. The Mercedes-Benz GLB sits between the GLA and GLC SUVs. The GLB has a boxy appearance on the outside and a dashboard arrangement influenced by the Mercedes-Benz B-Class. The MBUX infotainment system from Mercedes-Benz has a wide horizontal touchscreen. Moreover, the GLB is available with an automatic transmission.

Being the latest offering from the German giant, it has grabbed the attention of SUV lovers worldwide. The car, however, is packed with features that manage to impress the onlooker.

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An Incredibly Spacious Design

Mercedes-Benz GLB's Exterior Design, silver, front quarter
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The GLB has the appearance of a smaller GLS on the outside, which means it has an upright and boxy stance on the road. The MFA2 platform that underpins the GLB is primarily the same as the A-class, although it has been stretched and tugged to accommodate the additional seats. The GLB has a ten-centimeter longer wheelbase than the new B-Class, at 111.3 inches. The extra ten centimeters provide a pleasant, spacious interior with 40 inches of headroom in the front row, the greatest in the category, and 38 inches of legroom in the back of the five-seater.

On the outside, at the height of the C-pillar, the strong and sensuously sculpted vehicle shoulder dominates the side view, an effect accentuated by the rising waistline. The doors stretch over the sidebar, making it easier to get in and out. It also keeps the door apertures clean and provides more protection in the event of a side collision. The simulated underride guard at the front and rear and the all-around protective claddings separate the overall proportions and underscore the vehicle's off-road nature.

A Royal Class Interior

Mercedes-Benz GLB's Interior Design
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With 20 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second-row seats and 62 cubic feet with those seats folded down, the GLB-class offers a reasonably roomy cabin. Power front seats, dual-zone automatic temperature control, and a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel are standard on the entry-level GLB-class. In addition, heated and ventilated seats and third-row seats are also available as options.

The GLB is Mercedes-Benz's compact vehicle to provide an optional third row with two additional individual seats. The chairs provide sufficient space for persons up to 1.68 meters in height. Two cup holders between the seats and two storage compartments with a rubberized insert on the left and right in the load compartment trim, each with a USB plug, are among the convenience features in the third row. The seats may be lowered until they are flush with the load compartment floor to expand the load compartment.

The instrument panel comprises a single piece with optical cutouts in the driver and front passenger sections. The driver sees a widescreen cockpit with an MBUX user interface for control and display. The widescreen comes standard with a 7.0-inch digital gauge display and 7.0-inch touchscreen, but the Premium package adds twin 10.3-inch displays, and a color head-up display is an add-on. Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, four USB-C connections, and Bluetooth are the options for smartphone connectivity in the GLB’s infotainment system. A wireless charging pad is also available as an add-on.

The distinctive off-road tubular element in an aluminum appearance that finishes off the bottom portion of the instrument panel and contains the three-round center air vents is a new introduction by Mercedes. These offer the dashboard support a sense of solidity, strength, and visual upliftment. The air conditioning control panel sits below the nozzles with a similar aluminum finish.

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Performance-Oriented Engine

Mercedes-Benz GLB's Engine
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A 221 horsepower and 258 lb-ft torque producing turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve inline-4 engine with aluminum block and head equipped with direct fuel injection is standard on the Mercedes-Benz GLB. Along with this, an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and front-wheel drive are standard as well.

The manufacturer's 4Matic all-wheel-drive system is on offer, and the engine has a lot of power to propel the GLB around town and at high speeds boldly. Accelerating from 0 to 60 mph takes about seven seconds. The dual-clutch transmission swaps gears quickly while driving, keeping the engine in its power range and enabling quick highway passing maneuvers. The EPA estimates that front-wheel-drive GLBs will get 23 mpg in the city, 31 mpg on the highway, and 26 mpg combined; the all-wheel-drive version has the same ratings except on the highway, where it gets 30 mpg.

The Class-Leading Safety Features

Mercedes-Benz GLB's Interior
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The Mercedes-Benz GLB comes with extensive safety features. Cruise control, active brake assist, and adaptive braking are standard on the GLB-, and safety technologies, including adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and active blind-spot assists, are optional add-ons. Retractable head restraints, seat belts with belt tensioners, a side window airbag that also protects passengers in the third row, and ISOFIX and TOP-Tether anchorages for appropriate child seats are all included in the extensive safety equipment. These may be used to secure up to four kid seats in the back of the vehicle.

The Mercedes-Benz GLB is the most compact SUV because of its seven-seater interior option and ample cargo space with and without folding the seats. The comfort and technological features are as per the class of Mercedes. The GLB has a 221-horsepower engine, an eight-speed automatic gearbox, and front-wheel drive, which begins at $38,050. On the other hand, the GLB 4Matic adds an all-wheel-drive and costs $40,050.