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Road test: Mercedes GLB250
Mercedes is penetrating almost virgin territory in the world of luxury - a compact Jeep in its dimensions, but with 7 seats.
So we drove the 250 version and it does some great things, but less well than what it is supposed to do
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Mercedes
Colmobil
Dual propulsion
7 seats
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Gippon
Keenan Cohen
Thursday, 08 October 2020, 16:37
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The square lines are reminiscent of the GLS and convey purposefulness and usefulness
First right is an important thing when the company wants to lead, and Mercedes has a long list of such.
She did not hesitate to embark on adventures that do not usually characterize a large and established manufacturer, things like the original A-Class, the tiny Smart, the B-Class, the revival of the "Maybach" brand, the CLS that brought the four-door coupe idea and more.
In some cases it worked, in some less so - but she kept trying.
The GLB is also such an experience, a 465 cm long Jeep (shorter than the Mitsubishi Outlander for comparison) that compresses 7 seats inside.
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Shorter than the Outlander and with a wheelbase of 283 cm
The exterior design serves the efficient and purposeful message it comes with.
When it demonstratively moves away from the gnawing roundness of mini-crossovers and Jeeps and displays square contours.
The similarities to the monstrous GLS (and at least according to Mercedes also to the G-Class) exist here and there and not by chance.
At its launch there has been quite a bit of talk about it offering such and such off-road capabilities as well, but in the case of the test car it is loaded with a “sporty” AMG package that limits it with 19-inch rims and a 50-inch cut.
19-inch rims, the price is comfort
The cabin is the usual feast for the eyes of Mercedes' MBUX system, it's said about every car they use and it's said here - it's the best system in the car industry today both in terms of display and operation.
Only one thing obscures the celebration - the use of the smaller version of the display set that does not extend across the entire screen.
The equipment list is very good, at this level of finish there is no substantial lack that can be pointed out except for the fact that the electric passenger seat is an option for an additional fee.
The safety package is also nice and includes cruise control with active steering, automatic braking, warning of a vehicle in a "dead zone", warning of opening a door with a passing vehicle and more.
The combination of the "terrain package" and the "AMG package" do not really work together
The front space is excellent, that of the rear seat is no less impressive, also due to the wheelbase of 283 cm and especially thanks to the possibility to move the row of seats back and forth on rails and as a bonus there are separate air outlets. Even when the front seats are reasonable, then space becomes available For kids sitting in the third row of seats, yes, write kids and that's what goes in there, but at least there are two more USB C sockets to occupy them with the mobile
phone.Using all the seats the token trunk, 130 liters is all that is left there, folded the second row, hello And Sahlan for 500 liters is super useful for the traveling family.Objectively
, in terms of usability, "folk" tools like the Hyundai Santa Fe, Skoda Kodiak or Peugeot 5008 are superior to it as family carriers.
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130 liters when all seats are in use
The Mercedes GLB arrives in Israel in two propulsion versions, the basic one is called 200 and is equipped with the 1.3-liter four-cylinder supercharged Mercedes-Renault-Nissan turbocharged engine with 163 hp that is found in all of Mercedes' compact platforms, from the A-Class, GLA and more. The 250 tested version is equipped with a 2.0-liter engine, the power is 224 hp and the torque is 35.7 kg. The propulsion in this version is fixed dual and the dual-clutch gearbox has 8 transmission ratios (7 gears in the 200 version).
When folded they get a huge and useful trunk
With this power, 1,670 kg on the weight, dual propulsion and an official figure of 6.9 seconds per 100 km / h the expectation was for a more agile vehicle.
But the nature of the engine tends to provide torque and flexibility rather than frenzy - it's not a bad thing it's just what it's designed to do and it's just fine for its purpose.
Less listed gearbox, it exhibited rudeness in slow travel when crawling and getting out of place - no exception for dual-clutch gearboxes - not something easy to get in a Mercedes.
In the 250 version, there is a 2.0-liter engine behind the grill with 224 hp
The driving position in the GLB is very high, the arrangement of relatively upright windshields and the square body attach to it and create a vehicle that is very easy to maneuver with confidence in terms of the body's limits.
The comfort in the city is less good than what a daily car for family use should offer.
This is part of the price you pay for the AMG package and the 19-inch rims.
You may like the look, but in the end you have to travel with it, the problem is that the 250 version only comes with this kit (and paradoxically also with auxiliary systems called "space pack").
Excellent driver environment, too bad the display is limited in dimensions
On the highway the comfort is significantly improved, it is well planted and a great pleasure to cover distances with.
For those planning to stay for significant periods of time at high speed, a whistle that occasionally appears from the direction of the panoramic roof at speeds of over 130-140 km / h will sound like someone spinning a huge purple on the roof.
On the winding road the combination of fast and smart sport mode in the gearbox, the torque of the engine, four-wheel drive and calibration rigid relative inhibit allow more than a few smiles. excellent control chassis no hurry to spread like a mini raised others. Overall the GLB allows fun games transfers weight restrained with many safety factors before limits its handle.
fuel Ranged from 13.5 km per liter in relaxed administrative driving and dropped to 6.9 km per liter at the end of the demanding section of driving.
Excellent spacing when the row of seats is tilted back, likely when it is in the front position
Summary
After a few hundred miles with the GLB, when summing up what we liked about it and what less, there is definitely a respectable list of things in which it excels.
From the exterior, the very idea of a luxury car with 7 seats in a compact body, human engineering, behavior and more.
The problem is that the things he is supposed to do we have not been able to put so much on this list.
The third row of seats allows for a very non-ideal solution for regular use, a real price tag in the trunk and unimpressive day-to-day ride comfort.
But these are the main things that will make you want a family car with 7 seats.
The square lines make his maneuvering easier
Then comes the price, the 200 exclusive version starts at NIS 350,000 (and is expected to be the bulk of the model's sales), for NIS 390,000 for the premium finish level and no less than NIS 436,000 for the 250 finish level under review.
Bottom line, if you decide to go for a luxury brand with a 7-seater option, the high-end finish of the 200 version will probably be the wiser choice.
The powerful version does not add value to performance or space capabilities and only detracts from the convenience and makes it more expensive, it is difficult to recommend it.
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On the technical side: Mercedes GLB250
Engine, propulsion:
petrol, turbo, 4 cylinders, dual
volume:
1,991 cc
Power / rpm (hp):
5,500 / 224
torque / rpm:
1,800 / 35.7
gearbox:
automatic , Dual-clutch, 8 gears
Dimensions:
Length (cm):
465
Width (cm):
183
Height (cm):
171
Wheelbase (cm):
283
Trunk (liters):
500-640 (5 seats), 130 (7 seats)
Performance:
Acceleration 0-100:
6.9 seconds
Maximum speed:
236 km / h
Competitors:
Land Rover Discovery Sport
Price:
436 thousand shekels
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