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Does the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB need premium gas?

Yes. Premium.

$277extra a year

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12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.

Convertibles100%Coupes93%Sedans52%SUVs47%Hatchbacks31%Trucks8%Minivans0%
307 models (2020). One trim per model: the cheapest with a grade.
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB: fuel grade by trim
TrimEngineGradeMpgRegular, a yearPremium, a year
250 FWD2.0L 4cylPremium26$1,477$1,754
GLB 250 4MATIC AWD2.0L 4cylPremium26$1,477$1,754

Rivals

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB and rivals: grade of the cheapest trim
CarCheapest trimGrade
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB250 FWDPremium
2020 BMW X2sDrive28i FWDPremium
2020 Lexus NX300 FWDPremium
2020 Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WDRegular
2020 INFINITI QX50PURE FWDPremium
2020 Lincoln CorsairFWDPremium
2020 Cadillac XT4Luxury FWDPremium

What this cannot tell you

Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.

Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.

How values are checked