Mercedes-Benz GLB

The GLB is a compact luxury crossover SUV with room for up to seven passengers when equipped with the optional third row. In Mercedes-Benz’s lineup of sport utility vehicles, it slots between the subcompact GLA and the similarly sized but more upscale GLC. The GLB shares a platform and some components with the German automaker’s A-Class sedan.

Mercedes-Benz offers the GLB in three trims: the base GLB 250, the all-wheel-drive GLB 250 4Matic, and the performance-oriented AMG GLB 35. The 250 and 250 4Matic trims both utilize a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine making 221 horsepower, while the AMG variant gets a 302-hp version of the same mill. An eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission handles the shifting duties, and power is routed to all four wheels in the GLB 250 4Matic and the GLB 35, while the base GLB 250 is front-wheel drive.

Standard equipment on the GLB includes LED headlights, a power liftgate, faux leather upholstery (which Mercedes calls MB-Tex), power-adjustable front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a 7.0-inch infotainment display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. Standard safety tech includes forward collision mitigation and, as of 2021, blind-spot warning. The list of available options is long and includes keyless entry, a hands-free liftgate, leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, a panoramic sunroof, navigation, a wireless device charger, and a 10.3-inch infotainment display (which comes standard on the AMG model). Optional driver aids include adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist.