Mercedes-Benz GLB 2026– car dimensions: 4732 mm long, 1861 mm wide and 1681 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,840 kg. Braked towing is 1,800 kg.
The cabin pairs a 10.25-inch digital driver display with a 14-inch central touchscreen running MBUX. THERMATIC single-zone automatic climate control is standard, along with heated front seats. Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay come via MBUX smartphone integration on higher lines. DISTRONIC adaptive cruise is standard. Blind-spot assist, lane-keeping assist, automatic emergency braking and a reversing camera with parking sensors (MB.DRIVE PARKING ASSIST) are fitted as standard.
Boot volume is 540 litres with five seats up and expands to 1715 litres with the rear seats folded. Seven-seat versions offer 480 litres behind the second row and 1605 litres with the second and third rows folded.
Braked towing capacity is 1800 kg on the front-wheel-drive GLB 200 and 2000 kg on 4MATIC versions. unbraked is 750 kg. Payload is listed at 485 kg. Comfort suspension is standard. terrain mode is available on 4MATIC models.
The cabin feels bright and open thanks to the standard panoramic roof that floods the space with light and boosts headroom. Front seats offer heating and four-way lumbar support as standard, with multi-way electric adjustment and memory on higher grades for easy setup. Space suits five or seven seats with a sliding, folding second row and usable third row for shorter adults. Climate control is quick and efficient with a heat pump, keeping the quiet cabin comfortable on long drives without excess energy use.
GLB 200 mild-hybrid petrol uses around 5.8-6.4 l/100 km combined depending on drive and options.
Standard safety includes multiple airbags, Active Brake Assist, ATTENTION ASSIST, Blind Spot Assist and DISTRONIC in key markets.
Euro NCAP rating referenced as five stars on related models or in some specs.
Service and ASSYST interval monitoring standard for maintenance reminders.
The GLB 200 runs a 1.5-litre mild-hybrid petrol setup that sips fuel at roughly 6 litres per 100 km in mixed use and allows short electric-only runs or coasting. It takes regular unleaded and pairs with an eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox for smooth daily driving.
Safety kit is comprehensive from the base with airbags all round including centre and knee bags, automatic emergency braking, lane keep, blind-spot warning and adaptive cruise in most markets. Assistance systems help in traffic and parking without needing constant driver input.
Keeping the car means relying on the onboard ASSYST system for service prompts based on use. No fixed long intervals are detailed in public specs, so follow the display and dealer schedule for oil, filters and checks to maintain the hybrid system and warranty.
Length 4732 mm, Width 1861 mm, Height 1681 mm, Wheelbase 2889 mm (GLB 2026-)
Sources: manufacturer data, Mercedes-Benz press kit , ADAC technical data and German Wikipedia , UK brochure.