Specifications by model year
Compare the stats that matter
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. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | pricing | Note | Trim | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 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. | — | — |
| 2022 | 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. | — | — |
| 2021 | Trim: 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 | — |
| 2020 | Base 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 |
| 2019 | 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. | — | — |
| 2018 | 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. | — | — |
| 2017 | 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. | — | — |
| 2016 | 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. | — | — |
| 2015 | 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. | — | — |
| 2014 | 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. | — | — |
| 2013 | 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. | — | — |
| 2012 | 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. | — | — |
| 2011 | 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. | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 5 | 4 | 570 | 22 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 111.4, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 19 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 111.4 | 18 | 19 |
| 2020 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 111.4, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 111.4 | 18 | 18 |
| 2019 | 7 | 5 | 569 | 20.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | 7 | 5 | 565 | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | nhtsaSafetyRatings | abs | esc | tractionControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | blindSpotMonitoring | rearCamera | rearAeb | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotIntervention | laneDepartureWarning | rearCrossTrafficAlert | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | laneCenteringAssist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | optional | optional | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | optional | standard | standard | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class SUV AWD | optional |
| 2022 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class SUV 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | optional | optional | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class SUV 4WD | optional |
| 2021 | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class SUV FWD | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | standard | standard | — | optional | optional | standard | standard | optional | — | — | optional | — | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class SUV FWD | optional |
| 2020 | Rated vehicle: 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class SUV 4WD | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class SUV 4WD | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class presents a clean slate with zero reported recalls or complaints, suggesting strong initial quality.
2025
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class presents as an excellent reliability prospect, boasting a strong public verdict.
2024
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class presents an excellent reliability profile with no reported recalls or complaints, suggesting strong initial quality.
2023
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
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
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class presents an excellent reliability record with zero recalls or complaints reported to NHTSA.
2020
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class presents an excellent reliability profile with no reported recalls or consumer complaints.
2019
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class presents an exceptionally strong reliability record, with zero recalls and zero complaints filed with NHTSA.
2018
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
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class presents an unusual data profile with zero recalls and zero complaints logged by NHTSA.
2016
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
The 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class presents a strong reliability profile with zero recalls and complaints logged with NHTSA.
2014
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class presents an excellent reliability profile based on available data, with zero recalls and complaints logged by NHTSA.
2013
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
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class presents an exceptionally clean record, boasting zero recalls and zero complaints according to NHTSA data.
2011
The 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class presents an average reliability picture, with no reported recalls or complaints in the dataset.
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.
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.
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.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 16
- Years tracked
- 16
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints