Is the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB a good car?
Yes.
6 of 6checks
- Passes every check with data.
- Not enough data: off-road.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| First car | Yes | 5 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $107 vs $121 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 3 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Not enough data | N/A |
| Worth the money | Yes | 1% above predicted |
| Good buy | Yes | No rival beats it |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the GLB a good family car?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | N/A | 5 or more | N/A | No data |
| Rear legroom | 38.1 in | Median 38.4 in | 126 | No |
| Rear headroom | 39.3 in | Median 38.8 in | 125 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 22.0 cu ft | Median 21.6 cu ft | 134 | Yes |
Is the GLB a good first car?
Yes. Passes 5 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $36,600 | Median $37,060 | 134 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 221 hp | 152 hp to 346 hp | 136 | Yes |
| Length | 182.4 in | Median 189.7 in | 128 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 38.4 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 128 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 12.3 cents | Median 13.9 cents | 134 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the GLB a good commuter car?
Yes. $107 a month to commute. Class median $121.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $107
- Median of 134 SUVs
- $121
- Highway mpg
- 30 mpg, top 21% of 130
Is the GLB a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 3 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 65.3 in tall | 64.9 to 69.5 in tall | 128 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 40.7 in | Median 39.9 in | 127 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 38.4 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 128 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the GLB a good off-road vehicle?
Not enough data.
Is the GLB worth the money?
Yes. Priced 1% above cars like it.
- Price, 250 FWD
- $36,600
- Predicted price
- $36,335
- Gap
- +$265 (+0.7%)
- Model error
- 16% median, 291 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2020 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the GLB a good buy?
Yes. No rival beats it on all four.
Compared with 1,008 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2020.
What this cannot tell you
No safety, reliability or insurance data.
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