Mercedes-Benz GLB Electric 2026– car dimensions: 4732 mm long, 1861 mm wide and 1687 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,200 kg. Braked towing is 1,500 kg.
The cabin has a 14-inch central touchscreen and 10.25-inch driver display as standard, with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. THERMATIC one-zone climate control and heated front seats come fitted. Driver aids include Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC adaptive cruise, Blind Spot Assist Plus, Lane Keeping Assist, Active Brake Assist emergency braking, front and rear parking sensors plus reversing camera under MB.DRIVE PARKING ASSIST. Facial recognition and attention assist are also standard.
Boot holds 540 litres with five seats up and expands to 1,715 litres with rear seats folded. A 127-litre frunk under the bonnet adds extra space for cables or bags. Third-row seats fold flat for flexibility.
Braked towing capacity is 1,500 kg and unbraked 750 kg. A trailer coupling with ESP trailer stabilisation is available as an option. Payload is 500 kg based on 2,200 kg kerb weight and 2,700 kg gross vehicle weight. Comfort suspension is standard.
The cabin feels spacious and airy with the standard panoramic fixed glass roof and room for seven. Front comfort seats come heated with 4-way electric lumbar support. Refinement is high with low noise levels on the move. Higher trims add full electric memory seats, dual-zone climate and heated steering wheel.
Energy use 16.4 kWh/100 km, WLTP range up to 380 miles, 0 g/km CO2
Service every 2 years or 18,650 miles
3-year unlimited-mileage vehicle warranty
8-year/100,000-mile battery warranty to 70% capacity
Standard kit includes dual-stage front airbags, side and head airbags, centre airbag, driver kneebag, ATTENTION ASSIST, Blind Spot Assist Plus, Emergency Brake Assist, ESP
The GLB 250+ Electric uses an 85 kWh battery for a WLTP range of up to 380 miles and combined energy use of 16.4 kWh/100 km with zero CO2. DC charging reaches 320 kW for a 10-80% top-up in 22 minutes. An 11 kW AC charger takes about 9 hours for a full charge.
Servicing is due every two years or 18,650 miles. The car has a three-year unlimited-mileage warranty. The high-voltage battery is covered for eight years or 100,000 miles with at least 70% capacity retained.
Safety equipment is extensive as standard. It includes multiple airbags with a centre airbag between front seats, ATTENTION ASSIST for fatigue, Blind Spot Assist Plus, Emergency Brake Assist, adaptive brake lights, ESP with curve assist and exit warning. No Euro NCAP rating is published yet for this model.
Length 4732 mm, Width 1861 mm, Height 1687 mm, Wheelbase 2889 mm (GLB Electric 2026-)
Sources: manufacturer data, Mercedes-Benz UK GLB Electric brochure/PDF, Parkers GLB Electric Sport specs, Carwow/EVGuide.uk.