DecodedCarsMercedes-Benz GLB-Class
7 model years from 2020 to 2026, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2020–2026
- Class
- Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Latest engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 26–28 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- ★★★★★ (2023)
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
- Fewest problems
- 2023
The 2026 GLB-Class in brief
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class is a special purpose vehicle offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine, including a hybrid version and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 182 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 111-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,759 lb (250 4matic 4dr SUV).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 28 MPG combined (25 city / 33 highway), for an estimated $2,950 a year in fuel.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class has 7 model years in our data, from 2020 to 2026, classed as Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD.
Its most efficient year was 2026 at 28 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 26 to 28 MPG.
Buying used? 2024 has the fewest problems in our data.
How the 2020 GLB-Class compares
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class is a small SUV offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine and front-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive.
It measures about 182 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 111-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,759 lb.
2026 GLB-Class pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
- AWD / 4WD available
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Best and worst years to buy used
2024 GLB-Class
0 owner complaints · 0 recalls
None of the 5 model years we compared stands out for complaints or recalls.
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 5 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
GLB-Class changes by model year
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 7 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 28 MPG | 182.3 in | 3,759 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 28 MPG | 182.3 in | 3,759 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 28 MPG | 182.3 in | 3,759 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 27 MPG | 182.3 in | 3,759 lb | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 27 MPG | 182.3 in | 3,759 lb | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 26 MPG | 182.3 in | 3,759 lb | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 26 MPG | 182.3 in | 3,759 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
Alternatives to the 2026 GLB-Class
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tesla Model Y | 357 mi | Not rated | 8 |
| 2026 BMW X3 | 29 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Porsche Macan | 21 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Audi Q5 | 24 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 BMW X1 | 28 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Volvo XC60 | 28 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Mercedes-Benz. How we calculate this →