Overview
Mercedes has paired its smallest box, the GLB250, with its mighty turbocharged four-cylinder to make an AMG-tuned lunch pail. Stuffed inside its Ziploc bag is 302 horsepower and all-wheel drive. Affalterbach also sharpened the handling, doing to Mercedes’ subcompact crossovers what Cinnamon did to apples; The extra spice is very tasty. While we love the looks of the sporty GLA35 with which it shares its powertrain and platform, the GLB35’s boxy shape makes it more practical. While the GLB35 has loads of standard features and serves as the most aggressive GLB sold today, those upgrades elevate its price tag above the rest in a segment made for the most affordable luxury crossovers.
What’s new for 2024?
The Mercedes-AMG GLB35 gets a sharper look for 2024 with updated front bumper, headlights, taillights and an AMG crest fitted on its bonnet. Its changes are beyond skin deep too, with the addition of a 48-volt hybrid-assist system to the powertrain. Additionally, there are new 19- and 20-inch wheels and a new steering wheel.
Pricing and Which One to Buy
The GLB35 comes well equipped, but we’d likely add the Premium Package, which includes power-folding exterior mirrors, a hands-free power liftgate, and passive keyless entry.
Engine, Transmission and Performance
The GLB35 is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder that makes 302 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque; An eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and all-wheel drive are both standard. Additionally, this powertrain uses a 48-volt hybrid-assist system in the form of a belt-driven starter-generator to extend stop-start functions. On our test track, a non-hybrid GLB35 broke fast 4.9-second 60 mph run, Handling is brisk and spry but the GLB35’s stiff-legged ride is a compromise for its fun-drive nature. we expect a high-power GLB45 Model to be available at any point powered by 382-horsepower version same turbocharged 2.0-litre as found in the facelifted CLA45 Sedan,
Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG
The EPA hasn’t yet rated the 2024 GLB35, but last year’s non-hybrid AMG is estimated at 21 mpg city and 26 mpg highway. Similar performance SUVs like the BMW X2 M35i and Mini Cooper Countryman JCW Get EPA highway ratings of 29 and 30 mpg, respectively, and earn the same 25 mpg combined rating. When we get a chance, we’ll subject the new GLB35 to Our 75-mph Highway Fuel Economy Test Update this story with more results. For more information on the GLB35’s fuel economy, visit EPA website,
Interior, Comfort & Cargo
Believe it or not, Mercedes has squeezed three rows of seating inside the GLB-Class’s compact body, though we’d hate to be the unlucky passenger who finds ourselves forced to cram into the Wayback. The first and second rows are where the adults sit. Differentiating itself from its Benz-branded counterpart, the AMG GLB-Class sports a flat-bottom steering wheel and microfibre-and-leather upholstery.
Infotainment & Connectivity
The reconfigurable digital gauge display blends seamlessly into a large wide-screen infotainment system behind a single glass panel. Mercedes-Benz’s new infotainment software allows for voice recognition as well as a touchpad and gesture-controlled interaction with the system. An onboard Wi-Fi hotspot, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are all standard; Navigation is optional. We found the GLB35’s infotainment software and its various interaction methods to be fussy, which has been our experience with systems in other Mercedes products.
Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
Mercedes-AMG offers many driver-assistance features And LED headlights are standard. For more information on the crash-test results of the GLB-class, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHSWebsites. Key security features include:
- standard automatic emergency braking
- Available lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist
- available adaptive cruise control
Warranty and Maintenance Coverage
Mercedes-AMG offers a somewhat basic, no-frills warranty package on its new cars, with four years or 50,000 miles of coverage on both bumper-to-bumper and powertrain policies. BMW sweetens the deal by offering a full three years of free maintenance on its vehicles, but AMG buyers are not offered the same luxury.
- Limited warranty covers 4 years or 50,000 miles
- Powertrain warranty covers 4 years or 50,000 miles
- no complimentary scheduled maintenance
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