I drove a 51,000 Mercedes GLB250 to find out if this compact SUV is a worthy addition to the carmaker's lineup here's the verdict
Get the Full StoryMatthew DeBord InsiderI drove a 51,405 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB250 4Matic SUV, a compact-crossover offering for the German brand.
Initially, I didn't like the vehicle all that much.
But when I had to execute an aggressive driving maneuver, the GLB showed why it's a Mercedes-Benz.
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In the past three years or so, I haven't found anything to dislike about the numerous Mercedes-Benz vehicles I've tested. The new 2020 GLB compact crossover SUV, however, initially challenged my enthusiasm.
The challenge didn't last long I ended up liking the ute, in GLB250 trim with Mercedes 4Matic all-wheel-drive system, quite a lot.
My test vehicle started at 38,600, but more than 10,000 in options raised the sticker to 51,405. Some of the extras were appealing, some you could take a pass on. It would not be impossible to get a well-equipped GLB250 for something in the mid- 40,000s.
Read on to find why I altered my initial impressions of this modest-of-scale but mighty-of-temperament Merc: Behold! The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB250, in a "Polar White" paint job.
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The styling didn't excite me. I want my Mercs to look like Mercs. The GLB reminded me of a Volkswagen Tiguan. The 19-inch wheels, a 700 extra, struck me as being a little undersized.
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Of all the Mercedes I've driven lately, the GLB has the least Benz-y presence. For some buyers, that could be a plus.
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