Is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB a good car?
No.
3 of 6checks
- Family car: 2 of 4. Rear legroom 38.1 in. Class median 38.6 in.
- Price: 24% above cars like it.
- Good buy: 9 rivals beat it on all four.
- 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 | No | 2 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 5 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $99 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 3 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Not enough data | N/A |
| Worth the money | No | 24% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 9 beat it on all four |
- 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?
No. Passes 2 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 38.1 in | Median 38.6 in | 178 | No |
| Rear headroom | 39.3 in | Median 38.7 in | 179 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 22.0 cu ft | Median 25.1 cu ft | 190 | No |
Is the GLB a good first car?
Yes. Passes 5 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $45,800 | Median $48,995 | 189 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 221 hp | 177 hp to 363 hp | 194 | Yes |
| Length | 182.4 in | Median 190.8 in | 187 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 38.4 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 177 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 11.4 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 192 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the GLB a good commuter car?
Yes. $99 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $99
- Median of 192 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 33 mpg, top 10% of 151
Is the GLB a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 3 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 66.7 in tall | 64.7 to 70.1 in tall | 191 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 40.7 in | Median 39.9 in | 181 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 38.4 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 177 | 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?
No. Priced 24% above cars like it.
- Price, 250 FWD
- $45,800
- Predicted price
- $36,894
- Gap
- +$8,906 (+24%)
- Model error
- 12% median, 299 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2025 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the GLB a good buy?
No. 9 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
Cheapest 8 shown.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLB 250 FWD | $45,800 | 11.4 cents | 62.0 cu ft | 221 hp |
| Kia Sportage Hybrid LX FWD | $28,790 | 7.4 cents | 74.1 cu ft | 227 hp |
| Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Blue AWD | $33,465 | 8.4 cents | 80.0 cu ft | 231 hp |
| Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SEL FWD | $37,800 | 8.9 cents | 79.6 cu ft | 231 hp |
| Kia Sorento Hybrid EX FWD | $38,690 | 8.9 cents | 75.5 cu ft | 227 hp |
| Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid Trail Edition | $39,470 | 10.7 cents | 64.3 cu ft | 248 hp |
| Toyota Crown Signia XLE AWD | $44,090 | 8.4 cents | 68.8 cu ft | 240 hp |
| Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid LE AWD | $44,210 | 9.4 cents | 97.5 cu ft | 245 hp |
| Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD | $44,815 | 7.3 cents | 63.1 cu ft | 302 hp |
Compared with 1,187 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2025.
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