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Does the 2021 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%Sedans60%Wagons60%SUVs50%Hatchbacks15%Trucks8%Minivans0%
288 models (2021). One trim per model: the cheapest with a grade.
2021 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

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB and rivals: grade of the cheapest trim
CarCheapest trimGrade
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB250 FWDPremium
2021 INFINITI QX50PURE FWDPremium
2021 Toyota RAV4 PrimeSE AWDRegular
2021 Acura RDXFWDPremium
2021 Lexus NX300 FWDPremium
2021 Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WDRegular
2021 BMW X2sDrive28i FWDPremium

What this cannot tell you

Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.

Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.

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