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The X247 Mercedes-Benz GLB finally made its launch debut in Malaysia, and the model joined the local range of compact cars that includes the A-Class, A-Class Sedan, CLA and the B-Class. The GLB, which is based on In the MFA2 (Modular Front Architecture) architecture, it was first revealed globally in June last year to fill the gap between the GLA and GLC in the company’s SUV lineup.
For our market, the GLB comes in two seven-seat variants, the GLB 200 Progressive Line and the GLB 250 4Matic AMG Line, with a third option being an AMG model in the form of the GLB 35 4Matic, which we cover in a separate post. .
In terms of prices, the GLB 200 is retailed in 269,118 RM, while the GLB 250 goes for RM 318,009. These prices are on the road without insurance and take into account the current sales tax relief that is ongoing through the end of the year. In comparison, the GLC range currently starts from RM286,379 for the base GLC 200, while the GLC 300 is RM333,157. The purchase price includes a four-year unlimited mileage warranty.
So why would you choose the GLB over the GLC? Well, apart from the slightly lower prices, the GLB offers seating for up to seven people (spread over three rows) unlike the five-seat GLC, so it provides an alternative for those who need to transport more people but don’t want to. . splurge on a GLE or GLS, which are also seven-seaters.
Despite being parked under the compact car range, the GLB is quite a large vehicle. At 4,634mm long, 1,834mm wide, 1,663mm (seven-seater) high and a 2,829mm wheelbase, the GLB is closer to the GLC in terms of size. For comparison, the GLC is 4,656mm long, 1,890mm wide, 1,639mm high, and has a 2,873mm wheelbase.
The overall design emphasizes practicality, with a boxy design featuring a fairly flat roofline leading to a large tailgate at the rear. Other cues include a vertical front with rectangular-shaped headlights and a six-point grille, the former being different from the sleek designs found on the GLB’s stablemates. Also different is the slight bend in the window line, which is not evident in the current GLA, GLC, GLE or GLS.
The GLB 200 comes with the Progressive Line trim package, which includes a two-slat front grille and a front skid plate, along with chrome trim on the side doors and frame for the dual exhaust trims. Meanwhile, the GLB 250 receives the AMG Line treatment, adopting a more aggressive front bumper with false side intakes and a wider bottom entrance.
Like the GLB 200, it also has chrome applications on the sides and rear, but the grille at the front is a single-slat unit with the brand’s well-known diamond-pin insert, while the skirt The rear features a prominent diffuser element.
Both variants include high-performance LED headlights and aluminum roof rails as standard, but with different sets of alloy wheels: five 18-inch spokes for the GLB 200 and five AMG 19-inch twin-spoke for the GLB 250. The color palette consists of eight options, including polar white, iridium silver, denim blue, galaxy blue, digital white, cosmos black, mountain gray and designo Patagonia red.
Inside, the GLB’s dashboard adopts a similar design to other Mercedes-Benz compact cars, with circular air vents and the Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) system prominently displayed. The latter consists of two 10.25-inch displays and can be controlled via the central touchscreen, the steering wheel controls, the touchpad, or voice recognition.
This is standard on the GLB 200 and GLB 250, as is an LTE module enabling connected Mercedes me services, support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, power front seats with memory function, a power tailgate, along with climate control. Dual zone thermotronic. with rear vents.
Regarding the safety and assistance elements, both variants come with a reversing camera, Active Parking Assist with Parktronic, Pre-Safe, Active Brake Assist, hands-free access, Keyless-Go, a tire pressure monitoring system and Easy-Pack tailgate.
The variant-specific kit on the GLB 200 includes spiral-look accents, a leather steering wheel, comfortable seats, velvet floor mats and black Artico leatherette upholstery. The GLB 250 naturally gets more benefits, including carbon frame trim, a Nappa leather steering wheel, sport seats, Arctic leather / Dinamica microfiber upholstery (with red topstitching), ambient lighting, AMG floor mats, assistant blind spot and remote engine start. function.
Under the hood, the front-wheel drive GLB 200 is powered by an M282 engine that is also used in the A 200. The 1.33-liter turbocharged four-cylinder delivers 161 PS (163 PS) at 5,500 rpm and 250 Nm of torque. 1,620 @ 4,000 rpm, with a 7G-DCT seven-speed wet dual-clutch transmission engaged. In this configuration, the time from zero to 100 km / h is 9.1 seconds, while the maximum speed is 207 km / h.
The GLB 250 gets a more powerful 2.0-liter M260 turbo four, also fitted to the A 250, with 224 PS (221 hp) at 5,800 rpm and 350 Nm from 1,800 to 4,000 rpm. This is paired with an eight-speed dual-clutch 8G-DCT and the brand’s 4Matic all-wheel drive system, allowing for a century-long sprint time of 6.9 seconds and a top speed of 236 km / h. h.
Comfort suspension is standard on both variants, but the GLB 250 has the Off-Road Engineering package, which adds an additional drive mode to the Dynamic Select system, along with a Downhill Cruise Control (DSR) function and special displays on the digital instrument cluster. .
X247 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 4Matic AMG Line
X247 Mercedes-Benz GLB 200 Progressive Line
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