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The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class presents a clean slate with zero reported recalls or complaints, suggesting strong initial quality.

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Model-year guides

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2023 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class2023 model

Specifications by model year

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Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.

Fuel economy

EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.

YearCity MPGHighway MPGCombined MPGCity L/100 kmHighway L/100 kmCombined L/100 km
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Engine, transmission & drivetrain

Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.

YearBody styleTransmissionDrivetrain
2026suv——
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2024suv——
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2022suv——
2021suvAutomatic—
2020suv—FWD/Front-Wheel Drive
2019suv——
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Pricing & configuration

Original pricing and model configuration where available.

YearpricingNoteTrimBase price
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2023Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.——
2022Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.——
2021Trim: GLB250-4M, Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.GLB250-4M—
2020Base price: $38,600, Trim: GLB250, Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.GLB250$38,600
2019Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.——
2018Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.——
2017Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.——
2016Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.——
2015Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.——
2014Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.——
2013Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.——
2012Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.——
2011Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.——

Space, dimensions & utility

Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.

YearSeatsDoorsCargo (L)Cargo (cu ft)bodyAndInteriormechanicalKeyless ignitionSeat rowsSteering locationAxlesWheelsWheelbaseFront wheelRear wheel
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20255457022Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2—Standard2——————
2024————Keyless ignition: Standard—Standard———————
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2022————Keyless ignition: Standard—Standard———————
20215———Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 111.4, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 19Standard2Left-Hand Drive (LHD)24111.41819
20205———Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 111.4, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18Standard2Left-Hand Drive (LHD)24111.41818
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Safety ratings & driver assistance

NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.

YearnhtsaSafetyRatingsabsesctractionControlautoBrakeforwardCollisionWarningblindSpotMonitoringrearCamerarearAebparkAssistadaptiveDrivingBeamautoReverseSystemtpmsadaptiveCruiseControlpedestrianAebblindSpotInterventionlaneDepartureWarningrearCrossTrafficAlertOverall ratingFrontal crashSide crashRolloverRated vehiclelaneCenteringAssist
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2024—standardstandardstandardstandard—standardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardoptionalstandardstandardoptionaloptional——————
2023Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class SUV AWDstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardoptionalstandardstandard—standardstandardstandardoptionalstandardoptionalstandardstandard54542023 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class SUV AWDoptional
2022Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class SUV 4WDstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardoptional—standardstandardstandardoptionaloptionaloptionaloptionaloptional54542022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class SUV 4WDoptional
2021Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class SUV FWDstandardstandardstandardoptional—standardstandard—optionaloptionalstandardstandardoptional——optional—44542021 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class SUV FWDoptional
2020Rated vehicle: 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class SUV 4WDstandardstandardstandard———standard————standardstandardstandard———————2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class SUV 4WD—
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Model year reports

2026

Newest
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The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class presents a clean slate with zero reported recalls or complaints, suggesting strong initial quality.

2025

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The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class presents as an excellent reliability prospect, boasting a strong public verdict.

2024

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The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class presents an excellent reliability profile with no reported recalls or complaints, suggesting strong initial quality.

2023

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The 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class presents a compelling package with excellent safety ratings and a strong initial reliability record, showing no reported recalls or complaints.

2022

Open report

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class presents an excellent reliability profile with zero recalls and zero complaints, suggesting a robust build and minimal reported issues for used buyers.

2021

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The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class presents an excellent reliability record with zero recalls or complaints reported to NHTSA.

2020

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The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class presents an excellent reliability profile with no reported recalls or consumer complaints.

2019

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The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class presents an exceptionally strong reliability record, with zero recalls and zero complaints filed with NHTSA.

2018

Open report

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class presents an exceptionally clean ownership record with zero recalls and zero complaints, suggesting superior initial reliability and safety.

2017

Open report

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class presents an unusual data profile with zero recalls and zero complaints logged by NHTSA.

2016

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The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class presents an unusual ownership profile due to a complete absence of reported recalls and complaints in NHTSA data.

2015

Open report

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class presents a strong reliability profile with zero recalls and complaints logged with NHTSA.

2014

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The 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class presents an excellent reliability profile based on available data, with zero recalls and complaints logged by NHTSA.

2013

Open report

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class presents an exceptionally clean record with zero recalls and zero complaints, suggesting a high level of initial reliability.

2012

Open report

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class presents an exceptionally clean record, boasting zero recalls and zero complaints according to NHTSA data.

2011

Open report

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class presents an average reliability picture, with no reported recalls or complaints in the dataset.

MethodologyHow we score →

Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.

What are the best years for the Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class?

Carfocal currently has 16 published GLB-Class reports, covering 2011 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class presents a clean slate with zero reported recalls or complaints, suggesting strong initial quality.

Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.

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Is the Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class reliable?

There is no single reliability answer for every Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 mercedes-benz glb-class presents a clean slate with zero reported recalls or complaints, suggesting strong initial quality. and given the lack of reported issues, the 2026 glb-class could represent good value if priced competitively. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.

16 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.

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What are common problems with the Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class?

Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2011 through 2026.

Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.

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Supporting data
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Years tracked
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Data sources
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