Loading…
For a better experience please change your browser to CHROME, FIREFOX, OPERA or Internet Explorer.

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 X247 (Automatic / 8 Gears) FWD [2019-2023]

4 / 5

Overview

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 X247 (Automatic / 8 Gears) FWD [2019-2023]

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250, offered in Europe from December 2019 to March 2023 (Phase-I), is a 5-door, front-wheel drive (FWD) SUV/crossover model. It includes a 1991 cm3 Line 4 Gasoline engine (Daimler-Benz M260 DE20) with turbocharger , direct injection and DOHC, producing 224 HP / 221 hp / 165 kW at 5500 – 6100 rpm and 350 Nm of torque at 1800 – 4000 rpm. Combined with an 8-speed automatic transmission (Daimler-Benz 8G-DCT) , it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 6.9 seconds and reaches a top speed of 231 km/h . Its combined fuel consumption is 9.2 L/100km . The car has a length of 4634 mm , a width of 1834 mm, a height of 1658 mm and weighs 1535 kg , with a fuel tank of 52 liters.

Model:X247 GLB 250
Production year:2021
Transmission:Automatic 8 speed
Starting price:€43,000
Engine size:2.0 L
Max torque:350 Nm
Cylinders alignment:Line 4
Charge system:Gasoline with turbocharger
Displacement:1991 cm3
Max power:224 PS / 221 hp / 165 kW
Fuel type:Gasoline
Fuel consumption:9.2 L/100km combined
Extra-urban:6.7-8 L/100km
City:11.2-13.4 L/100km
Emission standard:Euro 6d
Body style:SUV
0-80 km/h:5 s
0-100 km/h:6.9 s
0-160 km/h:17.1 s
0-200 km/h:33.2 s
Top speed:231 km/h
Curb weight:1535 kg
Gross weight:2145 kg
Length:4634 mm
Width:1834 mm
Height:1658 mm
Fuel capacity:52 liters

Expert Assessment

Consumption
70%
Safety
90%
Performance
90%
Driveability
80%
Durability
75%
Maintenance
60%
Design
90%
Summary

The Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 (2021) is rated for excellent performance (6.9s 0-100km/h), spaciousness and flexibility (with the 7-seater option). The interior is high quality and technologically advanced (MBUX). The main downsides are high fuel consumption (9.2 L/100km), high maintenance costs and some reported problems with the dual-clutch transmission, suspension system and door locks.

Top