2026 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 146 of 175 SUVs (2026).
- Horsepower: rank 117 of 175 SUVs (2026).
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 | $43,800 |
| GLB 250 4MATIC AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 221 hp | 258 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.9 sTested | 8-speed DCT | AWD | $45,800 |
| AMG 35 4MATIC | 2.0L | 302 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | AWD | $60,600 |
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 | $43,800 | Base | $1,371 | Base |
| 2.0L | 1 | 302 hp | AMG 35 4MATIC | $60,600 | +$16,800 | $1,670 | +$298 |
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 | $43,800 | 6.9 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 250 FWD: 221 hp, 28 mpg, $43,800. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota RAV4 | XLE AWD | 236 hp | 41 mpg | $37,500 | 6.5 s |
| Hyundai Santa Fe | Hybrid SE AWD | 231 hp | 34 mpg | $38,200 | 7.3 s |
| Kia Sportage | Plug-in Hybrid X-Line AWD | 265 hp | 36 mpg | $40,490 | N/A |
| Hyundai Tucson | Hybrid Limited AWD | 231 hp | 36 mpg | $42,425 | N/A |
| Hyundai Palisade | Hybrid Blue SEL 7P FWD | 329 hp | 31 mpg | $44,160 | 6.6 s |
| Toyota Crown Signia | XLE Hybrid AWD | 240 hp | 38 mpg | $44,345 | 6.7 s |
Cheapest 6 of 10.
GLB by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2026 Audi Q3: 1.4 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB | 2026 Audi Q3 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | 250 FWD | S line AWD |
| 0-60 | 6.9 s | 5.5 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 221 hp | 255 hp |
| Curb weight | N/A | 3,935 lb |
| hp per ton | N/A | 130 |
| lb per hp | N/A | 15.4 |
| MSRP | $43,800 | $43,700 |
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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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree