2023 Mercedes-Benz GLB 200d 4MATIC 8AT AWD (150 HP)

Vehicle Overview

Mercedes-Benz GLB was introduced in 2019 as a luxury compact crossover, and it went through a facelift in 2023.

Since customers asked for more features and comfort for crossovers that could cope well with city traffic, the automaker made the GLB. But even if the car sported the three-pointed star badge at the front, it wasn’t immune to aging. So, four years after the initial launch, the luxurious compact-segment crossover had gone through a mid-life cycle update.

Thanks to its new standard LED headlights, the GLB had a stronger presence on the market. But the automaker pushed things a little further, and from the base version, it fitted the vehicles with 17″ light-alloy wheels, with an option for 18″ or 19″ sets. For those looking for an aggressive-looking vehicle, Mercedes-Benz offered an AMG package that added a different apron fitted with the classic A-shaped lower grille.

On the inside, customers were greeted by the double-screen on the dashboard. Fronting the driver was a 7″ display for the instrument panel paired with a 10.25″ screen for the infotainment system. As an option, the former LCD could’ve been replaced by a 10.25″ unit. Since both displays were covered by the same piece of glass, it looked like they were one unit. To further enhance the tech-oriented crossover, Mercedes-Benz adorned the cabin with aluminum trims.

With the 2023 version, the automaker brought more electrified versions of the car. Still, in specific countries, it sold the GLB with a range of three turbo-diesel units that drove either the front or all wheels of the vehicle.