2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB Class vs. Its Competition

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class (GLB250)
Martin Padgett Martin Padgett Editorial Director

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.

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class (GLB250)2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB Class
2021 Mazda CX-9 Carbon Edition2021 Mazda CX-9
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class (GLC300)2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class
2021 Volvo XC602021 Volvo XC60
2020 Jaguar F-Pace Checkered Flag Edition2020 Jaguar F-Pace
Browse Used Listings		2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport
Browse Used Listings
Quick Specs
6.8
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class hides station-wagon virtues behind its charming SUV-like body.
6.5
The 2021 Mazda CX-9 crossover SUV rewards drivers with good road manners, but takes a penalty in third-row space.
7.0
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.
7.7
The 2021 Volvo XC60 drops the luxury-car attitude and delivers all the luxury-car feels.
7.0
The 2020 Jaguar F-Pace sticks to its performance and style formula, and remains one of the best luxury SUVs.
6.4
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$34,160$43,200$41,700$45,200$37,800
Gas Mileage     
21 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy20 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy15 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy20 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy16 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy19 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy
Engine     
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
EPA Class     
Small SUV 2WDSmall SUV 2WDSmall SUV 2WDSmall SUV 2WDSmall SUV 4WDN/A
Style Name     
GLB 250 SUVSport FWDGLC 300 SUVT5 FWD Momentum25t AWDStandard 4WD
Drivetrain     
Front Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveRear Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveAll Wheel DriveFour Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity     
575555
Passenger Doors     
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Body Style     
Sport UtilitySport UtilitySport UtilitySport UtilitySport UtilitySport Utility
Transmission     
Auto-Shift Manual w/ODAutomatic w/ODAutomatic w/ODAutomatic w/ODAutomatic w/ODAutomatic w/OD
Detailed Spec Comparison
 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB Class vs. 2021 Mazda CX-92021 Mercedes-Benz GLB Class vs. 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB Class vs. 2021 Volvo XC602021 Mercedes-Benz GLB Class vs. 2020 Jaguar F-Pace2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB Class vs. 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport