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2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

6.9s

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GLB: 6.9 s2.6 s9.9 sQuicker on the left
145 SUVs (2021). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
TrimEnginehpTorqueCurb weighthp per tonlb per hp0-60 and basisTransmissionDrivetrainMSRP
250 FWD2.0L 4-cyl221 hp258 lb-ftN/AN/AN/A6.9 sTested8-speed DCTFWD$38,050
GLB 250 4MATIC AWD2.0L 4-cyl221 hp258 lb-ft3,759 lb11817.06.9 sTested8-speed DCTAWD$40,050
AMG 35 4MATIC2.0L302 hpN/A3,759 lb16112.4N/AN/AAWD$49,500

Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.

Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.

Engines offered

2 engines offered.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
EngineTrimshpCheapest trimMSRPPrice stepFuel a yearFuel vs base
2.0L 4-cyl2221 hp250 FWD$38,050Base$1,477Base
2.0L1302 hpAMG 35 4MATIC$49,500+$11,450$1,670+$193

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.

Transmission

CVT: no.

Transmissions by trim
TransmissionTrimsCheapest trimMSRPQuickest 0-60
8-speed DCT2250 FWD$38,0506.9 s

Rivals with more hp and better mpg

Compared with the 250 FWD: 221 hp, 26 mpg, $38,050. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.

2021 rivals with more hp and better mpg
ModelTrimhpmpgMSRP0-60
Kia SorentoHybrid S FWD227 hp37 mpg$33,5907.4 s
Hyundai Santa FeHybrid Blue AWD226 hp34 mpg$33,6507.5 s
BMW X1sDrive28i FWD228 hp27 mpg$35,4006.6 s
BMW X2sDrive28i FWD228 hp27 mpg$36,6006.6 s
Toyota RAV4 PrimeSE AWD302 hp38 mpg$38,3505.8 s
Toyota HighlanderHybrid LE FWD243 hp36 mpg$38,735N/A

Cheapest 6 of 7.

GLB by year

5.9 s6.9 s7.9 s2020202120222023202420252026
Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.
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Most horsepower of any trim.

Which is faster?

Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.

Compare with

2021 INFINITI QX50: 0.7 s quicker to 60.

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB6.9 s2021 INFINITI QX506.2 s
Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB and 2021 INFINITI QX50
Measure2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB2021 INFINITI QX50
Trim250 FWDSENSORY AWD
0-606.9 s6.2 s
BasisTestedEstimate
Horsepower221 hp268 hp
Curb weightN/A4,127 lb
hp per tonN/A130
lb per hpN/A15.4
MSRP$38,050$52,100

What this cannot tell you

0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.

Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.

How values are checked