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2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB
SUV · 2020–2024
Trims and features
Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · Drive: 4WD, FWD
2021 GLB trims
| AMG GLB35 | GLB250 | GLB250-4M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Rows of seats | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Wheels | 19 in | 18 in | 18 in |
| Adaptive cruise control | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Automatic emergency braking | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Blind-spot warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lane departure warning | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Lane keeping assist | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Lane centering | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Backup camera | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking assist | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Automatic high beams | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive driving beam headlights | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Headlights | LED | LED | LED |
| Push-button start | Standard | Standard | Standard |
From NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Mercedes-Benz reports it: base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment by trim. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Mercedes-Benz aren't in our data yet. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Collision warning | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 221–302 hp | AWD, FWD | 23–28 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 5 | Standard | — |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 221–302 hp | AWD, FWD | 23–27 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 1 | 13 | Standard | — |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 221–302 hp | AWD, FWD | 22–27 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 1 | 13 | Standard | — |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD, FWD | 23–26 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 12 | 33 | Standard | — |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 221 hp | 4WD, FWD | 26 mpg | Not rated | 20 | 61 | Standard | — |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA and aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so compare years of the same model: a tall bar marks a year owners had more trouble with. Collision warning: forward collision warning as NHTSA lists it ("Some versions": standard on some). Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Mercedes-Benz GLB SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 2 | 5 |
| 2024 | Mercedes-Benz GLB SUV FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 2 | 5 |
| 2023 | Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 13 |
| 2023 | Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class SUV FWD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 13 |
| 2022 | Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class SUV 4WD | 5 | Standard | No | 1 | 13 |
| 2022 | Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class SUV FWD | 4 | Standard | No | 1 | 13 |
| 2021 | Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class SUV FWD | 4 | Standard | No | 11 | 31 |
| 2021 | Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class SUV 4WD | 5 | Standard | No | 1 | 2 |
| 2020 | Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 20 | 61 |
| 2020 | Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class SUV FWD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 20 | 61 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | AMG GLB35 4matic | Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2024 | GLB250 | Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2024 | GLB250 4matic | Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2023 | AMG GLB35 4matic | Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2023 | GLB250 | Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2023 | GLB250 4matic | Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2022 | AMG GLB35 4matic | Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2022 | GLB250 | Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2022 | GLB250 4matic | Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2021 | AMG GLB35 4matic | Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2021 | GLB250 | Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2021 | GLB250 4matic | Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2020 | GLB250 | Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2020 | GLB250 4matic | Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.