“The GLB is smooth and quiet. The gas mileage is very good. It is an easy and fun car to drive.”
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for 2020 is the GLB itself: this was the all-new compact SUV’s first U.S. model year. It launched with two GLB 250 versions, practical seating, modern touchscreen tech, and front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.
About the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB
1st generation (X247), first U.S. model year.
Mercedes-Benz positioned the GLB as a compact luxury SUV that puts a premium on usable space and flexible family-friendly packaging without becoming a large vehicle. Its upright shape helps deliver roomy seating and cargo space, while the cabin leans on voice-controlled infotainment and Mercedes styling cues to feel modern. Compared with rivals like the BMW X1 and Audi Q3, the GLB’s biggest distinction is its more SUV-like design and its unusually versatile interior layout for this size class.
The 2020 GLB is a small, upright luxury SUV focused on space and everyday usefulness. Both GLB 250 versions have a 221-hp turbo engine, a sliding and reclining second row, smartphone integration, and a power liftgate; the GLB 250 4MATIC adds all-wheel drive and settings for slippery or rough roads. Some examples also have an optional third row.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The GLB launched with a 221-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The GLB 250 has front-wheel drive, while the GLB 250 4MATIC has all-wheel drive.
Styling
The new model introduced an upright, boxy SUV shape designed to provide more usable interior room than Mercedes-Benz’s sleeker small SUVs.
Safety
Forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking were standard across the new lineup.
Tech
A touchscreen system with voice control, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto was standard across the lineup.
Structural
The all-new GLB introduced a sliding and reclining 40/20/40-split second row, plus an optional third row for added seating flexibility.
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd Dual-Clutch | Automatic, 8-Spd Dual-Clutch |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 23 mpg | 23 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 30 mpg | 31 mpg |
| Horsepower | 221 hp | 221 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | ||
| Automatic High Beams | ||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||
| Park Assist | ||
| Rear View Camera | ||
| 360 Camera | ||
| Alloy Wheels | ||
| Fog Lights | ||
| LED Headlights | ||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||
| Rear Spoiler | ||
| Roof Rails | ||
| Navigation System | ||
| Premium Audio | ||
| Smartphone Interface | ||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||
| Heated Front Seats | ||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||
| Leather Seats | ||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||
| Remote Start | ||
| Third Row Seat | ||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||
Frequently asked questions
Was 2020 the first year for the Mercedes-Benz GLB?
Yes. The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB was the model’s first U.S. year and the start of its first generation.
What engine does the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB have?
Every 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB has a 221-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine paired with an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
Does the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB have all-wheel drive?
The 2020 GLB 250 4MATIC has all-wheel drive, while the regular GLB 250 has front-wheel drive. The all-wheel-drive version also has settings for slippery or rough roads and downhill speed control.
Does the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB have a third row?
Some 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLBs have an optional third row. Every version has a sliding and reclining 40/20/40-split second row.
Does the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
Yes. Every 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB has a touchscreen system with voice control, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto.
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB.
4.0
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB
(423 reviews)
“I love my Mercedes and my fiancé purchased a CLA 2020 a few weeks after I leased mine and this isn't his first one either.”
“Lots of great interior space--easy to drive--super safe--just not a lot of oomph for going up hills, etc.”