The Mercedes GLB faces a diverse set of rivals, only two of which match its available third row of seats.
The Land Rover Discovery Sport can be fitted with three rows, but we wouldn’t recommend steerage class for anyone taller than a fifth-grader.
The three-row Mazda CX-9 shoots for the stars with its turbo-4 and suave cabin, though it’s not as polished as its European rivals.
The Jaguar F-Pace and Volvo XC60 are strong contenders that are priced (in the case of the Volvo) and usually discounted (F-Pace) under the like-sized Mercedes GLC.
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The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class hides station-wagon virtues behind its charming SUV-like body. |
The 2021 Mazda CX-9 crossover SUV rewards drivers with good road manners, but takes a penalty in third-row space. |
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class can be a soothing urban oasis—or a roaring twin-turbo V-8 track star. It’s your call. |
The 2021 Volvo XC60 drops the luxury-car attitude and delivers all the luxury-car feels. |
The 2020 Jaguar F-Pace sticks to its performance and style formula, and remains one of the best luxury SUVs. |
The 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport is practical and plenty capable off-road, but less comfortable and less efficient than other luxury crossovers. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $38,050 | $33,960 | $43,200 | $41,700 | $45,200 | $37,800 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 21 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy |
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| Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 |
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| Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 4WD | N/A |
| Style Name | |||||
| GLB 250 SUV | Sport FWD | GLC 300 SUV | T5 FWD Momentum | 25t AWD | Standard 4WD |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel | Four Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
| Transmission | |||||
| Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB Class vs. 2021 Mazda CX-9 | 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB Class vs. 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class | 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB Class vs. 2021 Volvo XC60 | 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB Class vs. 2020 Jaguar F-Pace | 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB Class vs. 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport | |
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