2023 Mercedes-Benz GLB 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
6.9s
- 250 FWD, 221 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: rank 141 of 176 SUVs (2023).
- Horsepower: rank 98 of 176 SUVs (2023).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 250 FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 221 hp | 258 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.9 sTested | 8-speed DCT | FWD | $39,800 |
| GLB 250 4MATIC AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 221 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,759 lb | 118 | 17.0 | 6.9 sTested | 8-speed DCT | AWD | $41,800 |
| AMG 35 4MATIC | 2.0L | 302 hp | N/A | 3,759 lb | 161 | 12.4 | N/A | N/A | AWD | $51,500 |
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.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 2 | 221 hp | 250 FWD | $39,800 | Base | $1,422 | Base |
| 2.0L | 1 | 302 hp | AMG 35 4MATIC | $51,500 | +$11,700 | $1,670 | +$247 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed DCT | 2 | 250 FWD | $39,800 | 6.9 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 250 FWD: 221 hp, 27 mpg, $39,800. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Tucson | Hybrid SEL Convenience AWD | 226 hp | 37 mpg | $34,310 | 6.5 s |
| Kia Sorento | Hybrid EX FWD | 227 hp | 37 mpg | $36,690 | 7.4 s |
| BMW X1 | xDrive28i AWD | 241 hp | 28 mpg | $39,100 | 6.2 s |
| Toyota Highlander | Hybrid LE FWD | 243 hp | 36 mpg | $40,620 | N/A |
| Lexus NX | 350h AWD | 239 hp | 39 mpg | $41,955 | 7.2 s |
| Hyundai Santa Fe | Plug-in Hybrid SEL Convenience AWD | 261 hp | 33 mpg | $42,410 | N/A |
Cheapest 6 of 7.
GLB by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E: 2.1 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLB | 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | 250 FWD | California Route 1 AWD |
| 0-60 | 6.9 s | 4.8 s |
| Basis | Tested | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 221 hp | 346 hp |
| Curb weight | N/A | 4,647 lb |
| hp per ton | N/A | 149 |
| lb per hp | N/A | 13.4 |
| MSRP | $39,800 | $48,895 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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