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2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2026 models.

Class: Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD
Body styles: 250 4matic 4dr SUV, Amg 35 4dr SUV
Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Drivetrain: Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Fuel: Hybrid
MPG (best): 28 combined · 25 city / 33 hwy
Length: 182.3 in
Curb weight: 3,759–3,869 lb
NHTSA rating: Not rated
Recalls: 0 campaigns

Pros & cons

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.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 26 similar 2026 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

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.

What changed for 2026

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2025 GLB-Class — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2025; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2025 GLB-Class →

Dimensions & weight

Body	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Track F / R	Curb weight	Weight F/R
250 4matic 4dr SUV	182.3 in	72 in	66.5 in	111.4 in	63.4 / 63.4 in	3,759 lb	57/43
Amg 35 4dr SUV	182.3 in	72 in	65.4 in	111.4 in	63.4 / 63.4 in	3,869 lb	57/43

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City / Hwy / Comb	vs. class	Fuel / yr	CO₂ g/mi
GLB250 Hybrid	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (AM8)	Front-Wheel Drive	25 / 33 / 28	–	$2,950	311
GLB250 4matic Hybrid	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (AM8)	All-Wheel Drive	24 / 33 / 27	+4%	$3,050	324
AMG GLB35 4matic Hybrid	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (AM8)	All-Wheel Drive	21 / 27 / 23	-11%	$3,550	387

5/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)

5/10EPA greenhouse gas score

Spend $2,750Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2026 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class.

Similar 2026 special purpose vehicles

Model	Best MPG / range	NHTSA overall	Recalls
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class (this car)	28 MPG	Not rated	0
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

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

No owner complaints for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class in NHTSA's database since 2015.

Other GLB-Class years

Compare all years →

Year	MPG (best)	Length	Overall
2025 GLB-Class	28	182.3 in	Not rated
2024 GLB-Class	28	182.3 in	Not rated
2023 GLB-Class	27	182.3 in	★★★★★
2022 GLB-Class	27	182.3 in	★★★★★
2021 GLB-Class	26	182.3 in	★★★★★
2020 GLB-Class	26	182.3 in	Not rated

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Mercedes-Benz. How we calculate this →