New Mercedes GLB one of the most versatile options in its segment

One in three Mercedes-Benz cars is now an SUV, and one in four a compact model. A compact SUV like the GLB therefore combines all the success factors of the company's highest-volume segments. 

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With the new GLB the compact car family from Mercedes-Benz now consists of eight models: the A-Class, A-Class Saloon and long-wheelbase A-Class Saloon, B-Class, CLA Coupé, CLA Shooting Brake and the GLA are already on the market. In 2018 over 609,000 customers worldwide were able to take delivery of a compact model. Since the A-Class was launched in 1997, over 6.5 million vehicles from this segment have been sold worldwide. 

At 2,829mm the GLB has 10 centimetres more wheelbase than, for example, the new B-Class. This is combined with the function-oriented greenhouse this is decisive when it comes to the generous amount of space. The headroom in the first seat row is 1,035mm – a best in this segment. At 967mm the effective legroom in the rear of the five-seater is at an especially comfortable level. 

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The GLB is the first compact vehicle from Mercedes-Benz...