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Someone a few videos ago called you the "Bob Ross of Automotive Journalism". I have to agree with the person who said that. There's just something about the way that you talk that is so relaxing. I have you playing in the background while doing homework for school! You always make great car reviews that are of exceptional quality. Keep up the great work guys!!
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Great car, absolute swiss army knife of a card, it's as if the mind behind it was "let's see if we can have a car that does everything" it looks both modern and classic, feels like a sedan while offering enough space to pass as a real SUV, more than adequate 4x4, fits 7 and the back seats are surprisingly not horrible. I used to have a X5 with the extra two seats in the back and while that car is bigger than the GLB, the two back seats were absolute shit. Somehow the GLB manages to offer better seats in the back. It has the bells and whistles, extremely nice interior with all the color stuff, it's a family car, it's a night out car, it's a utilitarian car, you can load anything you like, it feels like it fits more stuff while being both smaller and thinner than a GLC. It is about an inch taller than the GLC though and that's where the magic with this car happens. That extra inch allows for the two seats in the back to be habitable by human beings while also making it possible to fit things like mountain bikes and other big things (like a tv, etc.) All while being a Mercedes. It really does offer everything. Just a tip. Don't get the Sat nav, sat nav is always rubbish compared to google maps, and it's not like you are getting an awesome virtual cockpit like the audis, in that case the gps would be worth it for the looks alone, in this one you don't really get that much of a benefit other than being able to tell the car where to go with "hey Mercedes" but since hey Mercedes absolutely BLOWS, just deactivate it and use SIRI. Just click a button on the steering wheel and talk to siri, she can do everything Mercedes can minus the gimmicks like opening the sunroof and turning on the air, (which are more comfortable to do with your hands anyway) Incredibly practical car Show less
Excellent review, as always! If I'd be buying a Mercedes, this would be the one, but with smaller wheels for more comfort. Comfortable, very practical, windows are big enough to enjoy the scenery (there is a bad trend to make windows smaller and smaller).
@@AdithyaReddy15 But they are almost identical. GLC is just 2cm longer. Even though GLB is 2cm shorter, it also has shorter boot (big plus), so more interior space than GLC.
Great Review as always Thomas, and driving and commentary. From the UK GLB eBrochure, the range seems very limited and you can't pick options apart from metallic paint. No 250 petrol, no 360 camera, no HUD. Adaptive suspension on £50k GLB 35 only. No light coloured interiors. BLIS, ACC and pano-roof only on top models from £42k, etc, etc. Keep up the good work, Thomas, don't change. Best wishes.
"Waltraud, you're not as bad as traffic, mein Schatz" is literally the most passionate "I love you" a German car manufacturer is physically able to express.
Great review! My wife loves this car. Definitely on the list. Also it seems like the MBUX response time is best in class. Voice activation is really great.
Very good reveiw! The GLB seems to balance a lot of things. Practical, somewhat fun to drive, good interiorspace and design. And descent groundclearance. To be able to slide the rear seats, is a little, very practical detail. Often with kids in the rear you're able to gain lots of luggage space. Imortant on summer vacationtrips. Thank you.
Amazing SUV. I really wish the GLB existed like this almost ten years ago back in my University days. I would have bought it over the GLA! I love my GLA, but it was limited in comparison to this. The GLA trim I got did not come with roof rails or have them as an option. The newer ones do. I would have gotten the third row seating option in a heartbeat. The road trips would have been so much better in this GLB. Plop the seats down and it has more space than the GLC with its seats down. Amazing little thing!
Your review is great and helpful. I looked at the new GLB yesterday at a Chicago dealer and was impressed. Just one question: is the open interior feeling and view as good as a Subaru Forester, which you were impressed with also? Thank you. JFB.
The only thing I have concern is this is released only since 2019/20. So all the cars on the road for under warranty. I wonder how many issues we will face after the 4 years warranty 🤔
I think the lane assist has 2 settings. There's an option to select standard and something else. One is less intrusive and one more aggressive. Seems like this was on the less aggressive mode.
Could someone write its ground clearance, please? I am planning to buy it, but I don't know its ground clearance. It is written that it has 135 mm ground clearance, if so it is not enough for me. Thank you so much.
Please, if both the same price and all other things being equal (same engine) which one would you choose and which is the better ride quality, which is the better driving car? GLB or GLC? Thanks a lot. Great job
Another great review from Thomas and the team. Are we to expect you to be colour coordinated with the car from now on? Excellent modern interior. I just can’t get my head around a Mercedes built in Mexico with a Renault engine. That’s globalisation for you but are we seeing that saving reflected in the list price or just being taken for a ride? I know what I think.
Hi Thomas, I miss the more feelings/information about diesel engines? What do you think about GLB200d version as most value over money? What about quality of style line - seats and dashboard? Thank you.
The most recent Diesels are not that much better in fuel economy as recent tests show, due to real particle filter use etc. and they are more expensive Style line seats are totally fine!
@@autogefuehl Understand, maybe I should have mentioned that in Czechcia MB accomodated towards the market habbits and 200 vs 200d are of the same price. Also Style line comes as standard which gives you opportunity to buy it for price comparable to Kodiac xD. Thus my question is more about driving quality (diesel is heavier) especially related to chasis behavior and driving dynamics? Thx!
I thought the design under the bonnet/hood at 3:42 with all those circles is to dampen the sound. It interferes with the sound waves generated by the engine isn't it?
Amazing review as always,Thomas. 😎 Such a detailed, authentic and well-shot video. I love the _Autogefühl_ quality. Imagine in 4K or 8K. 😱 That would be on god mode. But what I see now is absolutely perfect, I could not ask for more. Here are my thoughts on the GLB: I think the GLB is a great GLK successor for sure, more so than the GLC. The GLC is definitely more leaned towards a comfy but sporty right like the C-Class lineup is like. I hear people say the GLB is a G-wagon successor. I think that is wrong and just done for clickbait and views. It is nothing like the G-wagon, but the GLK was. I also think the GLB can be seen as a budget GLS. It does what the GLS can, but with limits. The GLS is full-on luxury. Even the third row gets heated and cooled seats, for example. •The exterior: Well...I think it does look very adorable, especially at the front, but it is a great size. That is a good thing. I do like the boxy shape, because it does add more practicality. That is a plus. I am more of a substance over style kind of person, so no complains from me about how boxy it is. Notice how the GLC is the same size, but less practical. The GLC leans more to style and a flowing character, just like the other C-Class lineups. Understandable, but still. And yes, now that I think about it does look like a Storm Trooper helmet, which makes it more adorable. On the wheels, I would get an inch or two smaller for more comfort. Again, substance over style. •The interior: Of course, amazing. I like it. Even the base trim I love a lot. The wood with the lights, though. I have never seen such a thing before, so maybe something I have to see in person. Generally, lovely built, strong, and clean. The idea of three rows is what gets me the most. Truly a great option to get, especially as a family. •The practicality: The three-row option is a really lovely gesture from Mercedes-Benz. I think that is great, especially now poor people like myself do not need to climb so high to get a three-row Mercedes-Benz, lol. Just two years ago Mercedes-Benz only made one three-row SUV...the GLS. Now they are three. The GLB is the one to have if a couple or someone is starting a cute little family. Once the family gets bigger, they can upgrade to the GLE, then the GLS, or just stay with the GLB. The GLB can work for a full-size family. Even though the GLE and GLS are bigger SUVs, they do have some compromises the GLB does not have. The GLE and GLS's second row of bench seats is not as upright as the GLB, so depending on the body it could be a bit uncomfortable. The fuel consumption? Again, my theory is that those filters put into the engines are why the Mercedes-Benz fuel consumption is not the best, but I do not find them to be bad. It do not think they are cripplingly bad and premium brand customers would have no issues. •The technology: MBUX...come on. She is great. 😂 The system is so intuitive and out there I have to get MBUX in a future model. If you get another chance with MBUX, ask her what she thinks about BMW, Porsche, and Audi. She really got some sass to her sometimes. She would make better friend than my actual friends, lol. There a range of things we can ask her. She has personality. The verdict: I do agree with you when saying the GLB is the most well-rounded (lol, it is square 😂) SUV in the Mercedes-Benz lineup. Not to say the others are bad-far from it. It is just that this one has the most flexibility and really maxes itself out the most. That is the case with the B-Class in general. The B-Class leans way more to practicality and usage than any other Class (except the V-Class), and that is what the B-Class is all about. Thank you again for the great review and for reading my very long comment. Sorry if it was so long, I tent to go all out. I hope you have a great day. Stay safe and see you in the next video. I am excited for your GLE review. Cheers.
35'20" why does the ambient lighting switch off by itself? Or did YOU switch it off (because you said you'll leave it on the whole time?)? Great video anyway, thanks and Grüße aus München.
@@autogefuehl thanks. It's weird. Look for yourself. You mention it and ambient goes on (a few seconds earlier). And ten secs later or so it fades out - even while driving through shadow the ambient isn't visible anymore. As I understand you, you did not switch it on or off? Grüße aus München.
A little surprised to see the 'Stop' sign at 28:50. Just out of curiosity, why do they use Stop and not 'Halt'? And does Germany use any other English language roadsigns? Keep up the good reviews, you'll be please to know I recently bought a Honda HR-V in 'Thomas Blue'!
This Review just came ON TIME, because I’m between the GLB 220d and the new Land Rover Discovery Sport. My main search is a compact Premium 7 seater. I don’t know if there is another option in this category and price range. Can sou do also a deep review in the Disco Sport? And since they both support 7 seater option, talk about it please. Thanks and keep up the awesome job, I really love your reviews.
Autogefühl Oh shoot, I didn’t get the notification for that one. Maybe it is because it wasn’t u ;-) just joking, I like AJ, the intro was funny 😄 Thanks
person down the street has the GLB, looks odd because of the size as we are not use to seeing anything smaller than the GLC from mercedes., the interior looks good
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Another great review, thank you! If you tried diesel, especially 220d, how does it compare to 250 petrol engine in terms of noise and vibrations in cabin? Thank you!
I just watched a new Hyundai Santa Fe launch videos, I was interested in the price and what I got from the previous generation (let's be frank, it won't be cheaper) the new Sonata and Santa Fe can be more expensive than GLB (prices from the UK market). Thomas, do you plan to review these two SUVs anytime soon? I will be looking for a company (so lease) car, 5 seater with two additional used quite rarely (but it would be very nice to have). Now I am confused, new Koreans cars are both about 13cm longer than GLB while in fact, I don't need that space. Also, I don't plan to buy that car at the end so 7years of warranty is not extremely important. Could you tell me what was the longest distance you drove in GLB? Is that comfortable for long trips (about 6-8h per day)? cheers!
Hello, nice detailed video as always. May I ask what do you think about a noise level inside of the cabin at highway speed? Is it similar as in other compact SUV as x1 or xc40?
24:09 very dumb of Mercedes not to put an indicator if the lanes are recognized or not. My CX5 always shows (both on dash and headup display) if lanes are detected, so you know if the LKA is active at that particular moment or not.
Actually, they do show when it is active in the head-up display and by the gauge cluster. You can even go into the infotainment under "Vehicle Information" and see a large digital display of the car working and reading the road.
I believe Merc is on the rise and the competition is fuming. They really don't have anything to compete with the GLB be it price, size, quality, ride etc GLB will sell like hot cakes and it will be very influential if not a game changer in a way more than the GLK was. GLK was my favourite Merc, very very underrated, capable, compliant and dependable
Once again strange market specs for UK. I wonder what manufacturers are thinking, why arent they offering more decent offerings or packs for our UK folks?
You mean when he said neutral in the driving portion, right? Yes he meant neutral, implying the car is drives very steadily and upright and that the steering is not too light or too progressive. It is in the middle.
Thanks for the great review, Thomas! Nice SUV, nice look; probably my favorite Merc. I'm an Audi guy (A6 owner) and thinking about an SUV, so I'm wondering what the equivalent Audi is; maybe Q3? But Q3 doesn't have 7 seats. If I want 7 seats, is it worth going to a Q7, or should I quit Audi for a lighter and cheaper option?
Hey Mark! Q3 would indeed be the closest Audi competitor, but indeed no 7 seating option and it would also not fit length-wise. Indeed the other competition in this segment would rather be VAG, like VW Tiguan Allspace, Skoda Kodiaq, Seat Tarraco (you can find all these reviews here as well, youtube search Autogefuehl Skoda Kodiaq etc. if you want to compare).
@@autogefuehl Thank you for the quick reply. Maybe I like my Audi cockpit too much, so I better start saving my Euro... At least I don't need the expensive leather options [ ;-) ]. Thanks.
Has the Autogefühl team experimented at any stage with infographics during the review? Like just a few interesting facts shown graphically (base price, engine size, power, torque, efficiency) or some odd-ball facts (how long does it take for the climate control to blow warm air from startup, how many bananas can fit into the glove box, how far can you roll off throttle on a flat road until coming to a stop) some are ridiculous, I know 🤔😁
It is a very “German” looking car that looks better in this trim rather than the AMG when it does indeed look like a Prussian Soldier with an impressive moustache. I cannot say it is a car I like much even though it probably drives well enough. Not for me though...🤔🤔🙂🙂🙂
We did show the 3rd seating row with overlay picture plus we have already shown the 3rd row in two GLB episodes, they are linked in video description and pinned comment plus one of these also in Lighning's comment now =)
Mercedes used to lead the car industry in terms of innovation. Now days the only thing they have to offer is a very long list of models and even longer list of very costly options. Their cars are of low quality and they are milking their customers in any possible way. My prediction is that they will be in real trouble within 10 years.
Mercedes-Benz is still leading, mate, and they have always been expensive. Nothing has changed. That's why global sales were at their highest last year and the year before. But most models are not sold everywhere. There is a market for these everywhere around the world. Example: the B-Class is mostly sold in Europe more than many other places. Minivans are more catered to European. Estates as well. Whereas SUVs are catered towards Canada and Australia, for example. Many places do not even have a B-Class or Estates in large quantities. I think the cost if options has more to do with you than them. Mercedes-Benz is a premium brand. Premium brands from Mercedes-Benz all they way to Rolls Royce and Bentley do this. They all start with nothing on them and you end up paying a lot for just options. The options on my C-Class were not costly to me because I am in the market for the car. I did not fret. You will not see me complaining about the option costs on an E-Class or S-Class, because I am not in that market. Besides, those models are different in terms of price and market and Mercedes-Benz has been doing this for decades. More so now, but still. No way you would be browsing through the entire Mercedes-Benz lineup for a car of theirs. You will be looking for a certain size, a certain segment, and a certain price to fulfil a certain need/s. There are only one or two models I can say are maybe a little redundant. That is it. All premium brands "milk" their customers, Rolls Royce and Bentley included. You can buy an E-Class for the same money for a few interior pieces of a Rolls Royce. You can option a Rolls Royce Wraith to the point that it costs as much as a Rolls Royce Cullinan. Example: in the Rolls Royce Wraith, the wood option (last I checked) costs over €20 000. For wood! I did not feel milked when adding options to my C-Class or GLA or A-Class. Sorry, but I think you are wrong...even about quality. Yeah, in some places they are a bit cheap, but most buyers will not care. I always say, "If you have to ask 'how much?' you are at the wrong dealership." What I mean by that is if the price is concerning you so much, you are not in the right market. Find something cheaper. If you bit off more than you can chew, not Mercedes-Benz's fault you choked. You are the one with the wallet. They did not have a gun to your head.
@@ClaireYunFarronXIII Last time Mercedes contributed something innovative to the car industry was with the ESP system which it developed in collaboration with Bosch. Since then Mercedes is excelling only in cosmetics. 30 years ago there was a reason to admire Mercedes' RnD. Today, Hyundai, Toyota and of course Tesla are far more impressive. If Mercedes are going after Rolls Royce - good for them. It's like buying gold coated 3 years old phone. Just keep in mind that with Mercedes reliability this gold plating will fall off very rapidly.
Why oh why are they running away from coupe like design, that worked so good with previous GLA for example? Does the market really want boxy SUVs only?
Coupe like designs are awful , they are ugly , impractical and SUVs are supposed to be boxy , are you a bit cuckoo , the Rangie and G Wagen are two of the only "proper SUVs"
@@89DerChristian I totally agree. Coupé SUVs are horrid to look at , stupidly compromised and can sometimes be worse than their more practical counterparts. Have a spacious , boxy SUV , which are usually decent to look at , or get a better car full stop and ditch SUV. The only good SUVs are the "proper" ones.
For families this GLB. I have a Canadian friend and only GLB. I have GLA and i am single and 6 feet. Gla coupe was 35k in Switzerland. These new gla glb are 50k+. Why as single person i want such big car and pay 15k+? Today i would buy golf or Tiguan
This one looks outdated, clumsy and weird. The proportions are wrong. Probably my least favourite exterior design of any recent car coming from german premium manufacturers - the pre-facelift Audi Q7 used to hold that infamous spot.
@@zaphod2 Uh huh. Great compliment. I love being detailed and elaborate on my views rather than blunt, because I know there are many aspects to a vehicle to analyse (especially when when buying) than just its looks. Basing it on looks alone and having that be your deciding factor, especially for an SUV, is strange. Substance over style, mate. Also, on the note of other comments; when people are wrong or misinformed, I usually go into detail explaining why they are so. There are people who are willing to learn.
Please, if both the same price and all other things being equal (same engine) which one would you choose and which is the better ride quality, which is the better driving car? GLB or GLC? Thanks a lot. Great job
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Someone a few videos ago called you the "Bob Ross of Automotive Journalism". I have to agree with the person who said that. There's just something about the way that you talk that is so relaxing. I have you playing in the background while doing homework for school! You always make great car reviews that are of exceptional quality. Keep up the great work guys!!
Thanks so much, really means a lot when all the effort I put in is also appreciated!
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Great car, absolute swiss army knife of a card, it's as if the mind behind it was "let's see if we can have a car that does everything" it looks both modern and classic, feels like a sedan while offering enough space to pass as a real SUV, more than adequate 4x4, fits 7 and the back seats are surprisingly not horrible. I used to have a X5 with the extra two seats in the back and while that car is bigger than the GLB, the two back seats were absolute shit. Somehow the GLB manages to offer better seats in the back. It has the bells and whistles, extremely nice interior with all the color stuff, it's a family car, it's a night out car, it's a utilitarian car, you can load anything you like, it feels like it fits more stuff while being both smaller and thinner than a GLC. It is about an inch taller than the GLC though and that's where the magic with this car happens. That extra inch allows for the two seats in the back to be habitable by human beings while also making it possible to fit things like mountain bikes and other big things (like a tv, etc.) All while being a Mercedes. It really does offer everything.
Just a tip. Don't get the Sat nav, sat nav is always rubbish compared to google maps, and it's not like you are getting an awesome virtual cockpit like the audis, in that case the gps would be worth it for the looks alone, in this one you don't really get that much of a benefit other than being able to tell the car where to go with "hey Mercedes" but since hey Mercedes absolutely BLOWS, just deactivate it and use SIRI. Just click a button on the steering wheel and talk to siri, she can do everything Mercedes can minus the gimmicks like opening the sunroof and turning on the air, (which are more comfortable to do with your hands anyway)
Incredibly practical car
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Surely it can't be "just me" that always enjoys the fake exhaust police!😁😁😁🤣🤣. Thanks again for the indepth review, Thomas and team.
=))
Excellent review, as always!
If I'd be buying a Mercedes, this would be the one, but with smaller wheels for more comfort. Comfortable, very practical, windows are big enough to enjoy the scenery (there is a bad trend to make windows smaller and smaller).
GLB is currently my favorite premium midsize SUV. I love it.
only, its definitely compact. The GLC is midsize
@@AdithyaReddy15 But they are almost identical. GLC is just 2cm longer. Even though GLB is 2cm shorter, it also has shorter boot (big plus), so more interior space than GLC.
@@slava_trushkin very interesting! But the GLC seems to be a bit taller and packaged to offer more space ? What do you think
I own a GLB, and recently drove a GLC… the GLB definitely seems bigger / more spacious, with better cargo room efficiencies.
Great Review as always Thomas, and driving and commentary. From the UK GLB eBrochure, the range seems very limited and you can't pick options apart from metallic paint. No 250 petrol, no 360 camera, no HUD. Adaptive suspension on £50k GLB 35 only. No light coloured interiors. BLIS, ACC and pano-roof only on top models from £42k, etc, etc. Keep up the good work, Thomas, don't change. Best wishes.
cheers John! Strange market specs for the UK as we have already experienced quite some times!
So far the best reviews I've seen. Thank you.
I’ve watched at least a dozen videos reviewing the GLB 250 and this one is the best by far.
Thanks 🙏 please recommend 😎
I did buy a 200d AMG line with everything on it , I’m still waiting on delivery , can’t wait !!!
"Waltraud, you're not as bad as traffic, mein Schatz" is literally the most passionate "I love you" a German car manufacturer is physically able to express.
Great review.
thanks !
Great review! My wife loves this car. Definitely on the list. Also it seems like the MBUX response time is best in class. Voice activation is really great.
thanks m8 !
Very good reveiw! The GLB seems to balance a lot of things. Practical, somewhat fun to drive, good interiorspace and design. And descent groundclearance.
To be able to slide the rear seats, is a little, very practical detail. Often with kids in the rear you're able to gain lots of luggage space. Imortant on summer vacationtrips. Thank you.
Brilliant review as usual. Your car reviews are so much soothing to watch and listen, it's like enjoying the Moonlight Sonata.😀
enjoy =)
For some strange reasons I see a lot of previous generation VW Tiguan styling
What about the tire noise, compared GLC or other midsize SUV , XC40, Q3?
best to check our driving parts for each these reviews
I really don't like the big digital screens that take up all the space. I miss the old times. As for you Thomas, you're always great, don't change!
Thx my friend!
Which one do you like more, GLB or the Stelvio?
Amazing SUV. I really wish the GLB existed like this almost ten years ago back in my University days. I would have bought it over the GLA! I love my GLA, but it was limited in comparison to this. The GLA trim I got did not come with roof rails or have them as an option. The newer ones do. I would have gotten the third row seating option in a heartbeat. The road trips would have been so much better in this GLB. Plop the seats down and it has more space than the GLC with its seats down. Amazing little thing!
It existed as skoda yeti.
Your review is great and helpful. I looked at the new GLB yesterday at a Chicago dealer and was impressed. Just one question: is the open interior feeling and view as good as a Subaru Forester, which you were impressed with also? Thank you. JFB.
Ya open interior feel
Thanks for the great video, hope your full review of the BMW X3 PHEV is coming soon...
Hope so too!
I was negatively impressed by the "malfunctions" of the ACC...but overall I really like this GLB and think it would be nice candidate as my next car .
Thanks so much for the detailed review. I am going to get one for 2023. 😊
The only thing I have concern is this is released only since 2019/20. So all the cars on the road for under warranty. I wonder how many issues we will face after the 4 years warranty 🤔
I think the lane assist has 2 settings. There's an option to select standard and something else. One is less intrusive and one more aggressive. Seems like this was on the less aggressive mode.
Hmm gotta check. Still when its on it should be on
Could someone write its ground clearance, please? I am planning to buy it, but I don't know its ground clearance. It is written that it has 135 mm ground clearance, if so it is not enough for me. Thank you so much.
Please, if both the same price and all other things being equal (same engine) which one would you choose and which is the better ride quality, which is the better driving car?
GLB or GLC?
Thanks a lot. Great job
Will the GLB hit the middle eastern market?
Another great review from Thomas and the team. Are we to expect you to be colour coordinated with the car from now on? Excellent modern interior. I just can’t get my head around a Mercedes built in Mexico with a Renault engine. That’s globalisation for you but are we seeing that saving reflected in the list price or just being taken for a ride? I know what I think.
Not cheaper no 😅
Hi Thomas, I miss the more feelings/information about diesel engines? What do you think about GLB200d version as most value over money? What about quality of style line - seats and dashboard? Thank you.
The most recent Diesels are not that much better in fuel economy as recent tests show, due to real particle filter use etc. and they are more expensive
Style line seats are totally fine!
@@autogefuehl Understand, maybe I should have mentioned that in Czechcia MB accomodated towards the market habbits and 200 vs 200d are of the same price. Also Style line comes as standard which gives you opportunity to buy it for price comparable to Kodiac xD. Thus my question is more about driving quality (diesel is heavier) especially related to chasis behavior and driving dynamics? Thx!
the petrol is more fun to drive, however, in this segment and at this size difference, the weight would not matter
Would be interested to hear your take on 220d vs the 250 (and 35)?
Love the way you describe the vehicle. Superb!
If I have to make a choice between GLB250 and bmw X3, which one would you prefer?
I thought the design under the bonnet/hood at 3:42 with all those circles is to dampen the sound. It interferes with the sound waves generated by the engine isn't it?
Is it? I thought about that. Or is it for weight savings?
Amazing review as always,Thomas. 😎 Such a detailed, authentic and well-shot video. I love the _Autogefühl_ quality. Imagine in 4K or 8K. 😱 That would be on god mode. But what I see now is absolutely perfect, I could not ask for more.
Here are my thoughts on the GLB:
I think the GLB is a great GLK successor for sure, more so than the GLC. The GLC is definitely more leaned towards a comfy but sporty right like the C-Class lineup is like. I hear people say the GLB is a G-wagon successor. I think that is wrong and just done for clickbait and views. It is nothing like the G-wagon, but the GLK was. I also think the GLB can be seen as a budget GLS. It does what the GLS can, but with limits. The GLS is full-on luxury. Even the third row gets heated and cooled seats, for example.
•The exterior:
Well...I think it does look very adorable, especially at the front, but it is a great size. That is a good thing. I do like the boxy shape, because it does add more practicality. That is a plus. I am more of a substance over style kind of person, so no complains from me about how boxy it is. Notice how the GLC is the same size, but less practical. The GLC leans more to style and a flowing character, just like the other C-Class lineups. Understandable, but still. And yes, now that I think about it does look like a Storm Trooper helmet, which makes it more adorable. On the wheels, I would get an inch or two smaller for more comfort. Again, substance over style.
•The interior:
Of course, amazing. I like it. Even the base trim I love a lot. The wood with the lights, though. I have never seen such a thing before, so maybe something I have to see in person. Generally, lovely built, strong, and clean. The idea of three rows is what gets me the most. Truly a great option to get, especially as a family.
•The practicality:
The three-row option is a really lovely gesture from Mercedes-Benz. I think that is great, especially now poor people like myself do not need to climb so high to get a three-row Mercedes-Benz, lol. Just two years ago Mercedes-Benz only made one three-row SUV...the GLS. Now they are three. The GLB is the one to have if a couple or someone is starting a cute little family. Once the family gets bigger, they can upgrade to the GLE, then the GLS, or just stay with the GLB. The GLB can work for a full-size family. Even though the GLE and GLS are bigger SUVs, they do have some compromises the GLB does not have. The GLE and GLS's second row of bench seats is not as upright as the GLB, so depending on the body it could be a bit uncomfortable. The fuel consumption? Again, my theory is that those filters put into the engines are why the Mercedes-Benz fuel consumption is not the best, but I do not find them to be bad. It do not think they are cripplingly bad and premium brand customers would have no issues.
•The technology:
MBUX...come on. She is great. 😂 The system is so intuitive and out there I have to get MBUX in a future model. If you get another chance with MBUX, ask her what she thinks about BMW, Porsche, and Audi. She really got some sass to her sometimes. She would make better friend than my actual friends, lol. There a range of things we can ask her. She has personality.
The verdict:
I do agree with you when saying the GLB is the most well-rounded (lol, it is square 😂) SUV in the Mercedes-Benz lineup. Not to say the others are bad-far from it. It is just that this one has the most flexibility and really maxes itself out the most. That is the case with the B-Class in general. The B-Class leans way more to practicality and usage than any other Class (except the V-Class), and that is what the B-Class is all about.
Thank you again for the great review and for reading my very long comment. Sorry if it was so long, I tent to go all out. I hope you have a great day. Stay safe and see you in the next video. I am excited for your GLE review. Cheers.
cool, thanks for the thorough thoughts!!
As always, thank you Thomas for the brilliant review! :)
P.S. could you review the Lexus ES300h?
Thanks we ll try!
35'20" why does the ambient lighting switch off by itself? Or did YOU switch it off (because you said you'll leave it on the whole time?)? Great video anyway, thanks and Grüße aus München.
Thanks 😊 hmm maybe day light sensor? Or just couldn’t see it? Usually u can leave it on all the time
@@autogefuehl thanks. It's weird. Look for yourself. You mention it and ambient goes on (a few seconds earlier). And ten secs later or so it fades out - even while driving through shadow the ambient isn't visible anymore. As I understand you, you did not switch it on or off? Grüße aus München.
No. Strange
A little surprised to see the 'Stop' sign at 28:50.
Just out of curiosity, why do they use Stop and not 'Halt'? And does Germany use any other English language roadsigns?
Keep up the good reviews, you'll be please to know I recently bought a Honda HR-V in 'Thomas Blue'!
Thanks! Stopp is also German but with double P. However it is an international understanding that worldwide signs say STOP
Cool enjoy ur hrv :)
@@autogefuehl Thanks, Thomas, every day is a school day.
This Review just came ON TIME, because I’m between the GLB 220d and the new Land Rover Discovery Sport. My main search is a compact Premium 7 seater. I don’t know if there is another option in this category and price range. Can sou do also a deep review in the Disco Sport? And since they both support 7 seater option, talk about it please. Thanks and keep up the awesome job, I really love your reviews.
sure, we just did one here: ruclips.net/video/Pw7CenrcmHM/видео.html
Autogefühl Oh shoot, I didn’t get the notification for that one. Maybe it is because it wasn’t u ;-) just joking, I like AJ, the intro was funny 😄 Thanks
Hope you didn't get the land rover
person down the street has the GLB, looks odd because of the size as we are not use to seeing anything smaller than the GLC from mercedes., the interior looks good
Which car do you drive personally ?
Love everything about that car except the pear shaped rear
►Compare the Mercedes GLB 35 AMG: ruclips.net/video/LSnqY_oRdD8/видео.html
►More color and trim Mercedes GLB and 7-seater static test: ruclips.net/video/SbubILiPWPI/видео.html
►Compare the Mercedes GLA: ruclips.net/video/Yl5gZb-pqUo/видео.html
►Compare the Mercedes GLC: ruclips.net/video/O7HWG0FFDJs/видео.html
Not a word about the DCT transmission WTF
It's a massive point
You must be new to RUclips. He clearly mentioned it at 4:01. There’s your “word” on it.
Another great review, thank you! If you tried diesel, especially 220d, how does it compare to 250 petrol engine in terms of noise and vibrations in cabin? Thank you!
Thanks! Havent, but u do hear these Diesels a little more, but the general insulation is still good
I just watched a new Hyundai Santa Fe launch videos, I was interested in the price and what I got from the previous generation (let's be frank, it won't be cheaper) the new Sonata and Santa Fe can be more expensive than GLB (prices from the UK market). Thomas, do you plan to review these two SUVs anytime soon? I will be looking for a company (so lease) car, 5 seater with two additional used quite rarely (but it would be very nice to have). Now I am confused, new Koreans cars are both about 13cm longer than GLB while in fact, I don't need that space. Also, I don't plan to buy that car at the end so 7years of warranty is not extremely important. Could you tell me what was the longest distance you drove in GLB? Is that comfortable for long trips (about 6-8h per day)? cheers!
So beautiful car 👍😍
I need this car
For what I'd use it for I'd go for 5 seater, but, other people in different situations might want the 7 seater
Hello, nice detailed video as always. May I ask what do you think about a noise level inside of the cabin at highway speed? Is it similar as in other compact SUV as x1 or xc40?
Thanks! Was fine imho with the non-amg version
Glb35 was louder imho
@@autogefuehl thank you for answers.
Which is good glb or glc ?
Compare the GLC here: ruclips.net/video/O7HWG0FFDJs/видео.html
You might need to start issuing citations for faux exhausts.
24:09 very dumb of Mercedes not to put an indicator if the lanes are recognized or not.
My CX5 always shows (both on dash and headup display) if lanes are detected, so you know if the LKA is active at that particular moment or not.
hm well they do I think and it was shown that it was active, so I was wondering...
@@autogefuehl lol.. then it is better not to have an indicator at all than the one you can't rely on :)
Actually, they do show when it is active in the head-up display and by the gauge cluster. You can even go into the infotainment under "Vehicle Information" and see a large digital display of the car working and reading the road.
@@x3merx3mer No, the indicator can be turned off. Go to "Drivers Assistance" and turn on the visual aid.
Looks like the first BMW X1
LOTS of background traffic noise... Cool car
Nice review Thomas as usual thanks. I’m waiting for a new GLC and C series made in Germany, sorry Mexico.
GLC is produced in Germany actually :)
@@autogefuehl Awesome. 😎
Autogefühl yes buddy I know about GLC that’s a reason I’m interested but GLB is made in Mexico. Thanks I enjoy your reviews.
ahh now I read your comment correctly, haha ok yes =)
I’d of course get this GLB instead of the less practical and “soap shape” GLA. Or I’d consider the B class.
Das Panodach gefällt mir generel von MB nicht.... Die Stange zwischen 2 Scheiben..... Hätten besser machen können.
I believe Merc is on the rise and the competition is fuming. They really don't have anything to compete with the GLB be it price, size, quality, ride etc
GLB will sell like hot cakes and it will be very influential if not a game changer in a way more than the GLK was. GLK was my favourite Merc, very very underrated, capable, compliant and dependable
Shame uk don't 250, what are they thinking ?!
no Merceds petrol engine for UK ?
@@autogefuehl Only GLB200 and 35 in UK, Diesel have 200d , 220d
Once again strange market specs for UK. I wonder what manufacturers are thinking, why arent they offering more decent offerings or packs for our UK folks?
@@autogefuehl I blame the marketing department who doesn't understand what the market want.
Prefer the GLB 5 seater.
Heard you mentioned neutral? Is it you meant for natural? Little awkward really.
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You mean when he said neutral in the driving portion, right? Yes he meant neutral, implying the car is drives very steadily and upright and that the steering is not too light or too progressive. It is in the middle.
Thanks for the great review, Thomas! Nice SUV, nice look; probably my favorite Merc. I'm an Audi guy (A6 owner) and thinking about an SUV, so I'm wondering what the equivalent Audi is; maybe Q3? But Q3 doesn't have 7 seats. If I want 7 seats, is it worth going to a Q7, or should I quit Audi for a lighter and cheaper option?
Hey Mark! Q3 would indeed be the closest Audi competitor, but indeed no 7 seating option and it would also not fit length-wise. Indeed the other competition in this segment would rather be VAG, like VW Tiguan Allspace, Skoda Kodiaq, Seat Tarraco (you can find all these reviews here as well, youtube search Autogefuehl Skoda Kodiaq etc. if you want to compare).
@@autogefuehl Thank you for the quick reply. Maybe I like my Audi cockpit too much, so I better start saving my Euro... At least I don't need the expensive leather options [ ;-) ]. Thanks.
way to go!
@@markgleeson4606 in the US, I believe the VW Tiguan 7-seater offers the same full-screen digital cockpit
Just why merc. Needed..something more practically priced. A good all rounder.
My Elder bro... is waiting for this In India
Has the Autogefühl team experimented at any stage with infographics during the review? Like just a few interesting facts shown graphically (base price, engine size, power, torque, efficiency) or some odd-ball facts (how long does it take for the climate control to blow warm air from startup, how many bananas can fit into the glove box, how far can you roll off throttle on a flat road until coming to a stop) some are ridiculous, I know 🤔😁
hehe, we try to keep it rather clean and simple :)
It is a very “German” looking car that looks better in this trim rather than the AMG when it does indeed look like a Prussian Soldier with an impressive moustache. I cannot say it is a car I like much even though it probably drives well enough. Not for me though...🤔🤔🙂🙂🙂
Tom looking for love from GLB... nice, AI has come a long way
Second video and no third row review.
I think you missed the most relevant feature that makes this car different from the rest of the compact line. :(
Here is Thomas' review on the all-new GLB and the third row test:
ruclips.net/video/SbubILiPWPI/видео.html
Time stamp of third row test: 26:53
thanks =)
We did show the 3rd seating row with overlay picture plus we have already shown the 3rd row in two GLB episodes, they are linked in video description and pinned comment plus one of these also in Lighning's comment now =)
@@ClaireYunFarronXIII Thank you
@@RamonGT Cheers. You're welcome.
Why no 7 sitter, thats the purpose for this vehicle. A missed chance
Is available
Mercedes used to lead the car industry in terms of innovation. Now days the only thing they have to offer is a very long list of models and even longer list of very costly options. Their cars are of low quality and they are milking their customers in any possible way. My prediction is that they will be in real trouble within 10 years.
Mercedes-Benz is still leading, mate, and they have always been expensive. Nothing has changed. That's why global sales were at their highest last year and the year before. But most models are not sold everywhere. There is a market for these everywhere around the world. Example: the B-Class is mostly sold in Europe more than many other places. Minivans are more catered to European. Estates as well. Whereas SUVs are catered towards Canada and Australia, for example. Many places do not even have a B-Class or Estates in large quantities.
I think the cost if options has more to do with you than them. Mercedes-Benz is a premium brand. Premium brands from Mercedes-Benz all they way to Rolls Royce and Bentley do this. They all start with nothing on them and you end up paying a lot for just options. The options on my C-Class were not costly to me because I am in the market for the car. I did not fret. You will not see me complaining about the option costs on an E-Class or S-Class, because I am not in that market. Besides, those models are different in terms of price and market and Mercedes-Benz has been doing this for decades. More so now, but still. No way you would be browsing through the entire Mercedes-Benz lineup for a car of theirs. You will be looking for a certain size, a certain segment, and a certain price to fulfil a certain need/s. There are only one or two models I can say are maybe a little redundant. That is it.
All premium brands "milk" their customers, Rolls Royce and Bentley included. You can buy an E-Class for the same money for a few interior pieces of a Rolls Royce. You can option a Rolls Royce Wraith to the point that it costs as much as a Rolls Royce Cullinan. Example: in the Rolls Royce Wraith, the wood option (last I checked) costs over €20 000. For wood! I did not feel milked when adding options to my C-Class or GLA or A-Class. Sorry, but I think you are wrong...even about quality. Yeah, in some places they are a bit cheap, but most buyers will not care.
I always say, "If you have to ask 'how much?' you are at the wrong dealership." What I mean by that is if the price is concerning you so much, you are not in the right market. Find something cheaper. If you bit off more than you can chew, not Mercedes-Benz's fault you choked. You are the one with the wallet. They did not have a gun to your head.
@@ClaireYunFarronXIII Last time Mercedes contributed something innovative to the car industry was with the ESP system which it developed in collaboration with Bosch. Since then Mercedes is excelling only in cosmetics.
30 years ago there was a reason to admire Mercedes' RnD. Today, Hyundai, Toyota and of course Tesla are far more impressive. If Mercedes are going after Rolls Royce - good for them. It's like buying gold coated 3 years old phone. Just keep in mind that with Mercedes reliability this gold plating will fall off very rapidly.
NICE CAR
Why oh why are they running away from coupe like design, that worked so good with previous GLA for example? Does the market really want boxy SUVs only?
Coupe like designs are awful , they are ugly , impractical and SUVs are supposed to be boxy , are you a bit cuckoo , the Rangie and G Wagen are two of the only "proper SUVs"
In my opinion these coupe GLC and GLA were incredibly ugly, especially from the back. Have a coupe or SUV, no need for an ugly compromise
@@89DerChristian I totally agree. Coupé SUVs are horrid to look at , stupidly compromised and can sometimes be worse than their more practical counterparts.
Have a spacious , boxy SUV , which are usually decent to look at , or get a better car full stop and ditch SUV. The only good SUVs are the "proper" ones.
you are joking, right?
For families this GLB. I have a Canadian friend and only GLB. I have GLA and i am single and 6 feet. Gla coupe was 35k in Switzerland. These new gla glb are 50k+. Why as single person i want such big car and pay 15k+? Today i would buy golf or Tiguan
Looks more Korean Mercedes than German Mercedes! But will drive Like German Mercedes for sure.
Looks like something designed by Citroën .
Qui c'est bien.
Not sure why buy this diesel engine sounds like old Ford Transit
Struggled with insomnia listening to his waffle. Never mentioned a single dislike!..
New strings are awful! Shitty materials, economy on sound insulation, 1 gaslift under hood🤯 but priced like they have it
I don't like how it looks end I think I have seen so many SUV types..
It's so ugly! Got the proportions of the MK1 Tiguan... Disco Sport for me please :)
Mimimimi.
This car is ugly. No hiding it.
You have to improve your English a little bit but anyhow I enjoy your videos
This ugly car didn't deserve such good review
first
First!
This one looks outdated, clumsy and weird. The proportions are wrong. Probably my least favourite exterior design of any recent car coming from german premium manufacturers - the pre-facelift Audi Q7 used to hold that infamous spot.
@@ClaireYunFarronXIII glad your essays here are not strange at all.
@@zaphod2 Uh huh. Great compliment. I love being detailed and elaborate on my views rather than blunt, because I know there are many aspects to a vehicle to analyse (especially when when buying) than just its looks. Basing it on looks alone and having that be your deciding factor, especially for an SUV, is strange. Substance over style, mate. Also, on the note of other comments; when people are wrong or misinformed, I usually go into detail explaining why they are so. There are people who are willing to learn.
Please, if both the same price and all other things being equal (same engine) which one would you choose and which is the better ride quality, which is the better driving car?
GLB or GLC?
Thanks a lot. Great job