Life With a New 2021 Mercedes GLB SUV | The GOOD & BAD!
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- Опубликовано: 5 июл 2024
- There's a lot to like about the 2021 Mercedes GLB SUV but of course it isn't perfect and there are a few things I like and don't like. Here's a quick video covering some things you should know before buying the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250.
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Time Stamps
0:00 - 5 likes and dislikes
0:18 - 1st Dislike - sunvisors
0:48 - It’s loud!
1:24 - Jerky transmission
2:05 - More and more $$$
2:45 - Continued
3:17 - 1st Like! - Digital goodness
4:07 - Customization
4:25 - 3rd row available
4:45 - Hey, Mercedes
5:44 - Awesome night lighting
6:55 - Check out the full review!
#Mercedes #MercedesSUV #GLB250 
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What do you think of ths GLB? Dislikes aside, I enjoyed my time with it!
Full detailed review here: ruclips.net/video/AXmOVDgJxlw/видео.html
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I own one too, it comes with Bridgestone and those tires are horrible. Replace them with Michelin and makes a lot of difference even with the pot holes. But bad news is these cars have a big issue with the engine. Around 20,000 miles you will have check engine light coming on and it will be the cylinder heads.
THIS INTERIOR IS FIRE MAN
Finally...someone who gives a seriously honest review..keep it up. We need to know these things without the BS fed to us from other you tubers!
Totally agree
Great video ! I love the car especially at night. I do agree it is somewhat loud but overall it’s a nice car to have . The gears were something new to me. Also I didn’t have to pay extra for the sunroof and also has heated seats . I think the only thing I paid for was the illuminating star on front grill was about $800. The display are a huge plus for me .
I like your honest analysis for GLB.
You helped me lot to make decision.
Thank you!
I think it is one of the best shrt reviews of a car. but I think one of the best features in this car is the feeling of steering when you drive them around, and in long Distance rides. I have an 2015 GLK Mercedes and I dont think I would change it any time soon. It feels great.
I’m so glad i saw this-i’ve had my GLB since Jan after trading in my BELOVED GLK. I seriously thought something was wrong with it because of how jerky and jumpy it can get when in lower gears, and was considering trading it in. I still don’t love that it does that, but at least i know it’s just the type of engine and it’s not a lemon! It can be alarming at times though if you’re not used to it-from a stop, it can feel like the car jumps forward a bit. It’s no GLK, but it’s a very good substitute.
Nolan, just ad a bigger tire on the GLB, more quality rubber means less roadnoise.But overall, nice overview of the Merc . Grtz for the Netherlands.
Great vid Nolan. 2022 vs 2021 Mercedes GLB SUV - is road noise improved or stayed the same?? Your overall general opinion 21 vs 22 Tks
We're at the point where mainstream vehicles are getting good and premium vehicles are getting overpriced
Yep for sure!
Great review. I agree with the clunky gearbox down shifts, even if you desire the prestige badge it is something hard to ignore. The extras are very expensive to spec. The 'Hey Mercedes' system is inconsistent and annoying which you end up turning the system off. If Mercedes could update these features it would be a no brainer. Other vehicles such as the Kia Sorento and forthcoming Gv80 could be better choices for many.
Thanks man. I am buying one late this year in Mexico. I like it
Leaving a like on the video coz finally someone's addressing the elephant in the room -- the ultra-basic safety and luxury features (that one would expect buying a 60K CAD merc) are not standard but need to be bought as pricy packages in the mercedes
Love the Good and Bad videos
Glad to hear it Miguel! You getting any snow in your neck of the woods? ATL right?
@@PrimeAutotainment not here just nasty rain wish it would snow for a day but winter isn’t over yet lol
Been pushing my GLK 350, but plan to grab this beauty in a few months. Great price for a nice luxury SUV. Sucks the Hp is stuck at 302! But for the price you can’t can’t complain
Completely agree! I just trade it for other suv not so fancy but comes with all the extras features that’s are standard in other cars these days. Other thing I didn’t like is the stiffness of the seats. More cushion would make the difference in a long trip.
Thanks Nolan. You answered my question I posted to your earlier review of this vehicle regarding the sun visors.
Non-sliding sun visors means a no sale for me!
I am debating between this and the Lexus nx. Most of those paid for features you mentioned here are standard now on the Lexus nx and I have read the nx is more quiet in the cabin.
the jerky gearbox is relatable in my C200 because it always jerks when i reach toll gates and slow down also
Do you prefer this over the GLA? thx
I bought one 7 mos. ago that was a dealer demo with 9k miles on it. I love it but the electronics (computer, etc.) are basically overkill. I'm STILL learning about new features all the time. The user's manual is massive, which again, is overkill. Great value for the price, though.
Question, do the glb250 2022 have the burmester sound system, because I heard it was a shortage on the chips..
New transmissions really are clunky. I have a 2019 C300 and you feel those gear changes. I had it checked out by a foreman because it honestly didn't feel like it was designed to be this way. Turns out it's designed to give drivers the "sport" feeling. Low speed gear changes are awful. I'm very glad you pointed this out as most people don't.
I'm in the process to buy one of the GLB
I test drove GLB 2021 but I felt the cabin is not quite and wind noise is high at 75 MPH, I can hear all kind of traffic noises from outside while driving on interstate. I felt for a SUV of that caliber to be more perfect or I am the only one who had this issue?
1yr with the GLB 250: Head replaced at 20k. Car over heated a few months later and back in the shop for a stuck thermostat. First time driving it in the snow this morning and the 4matic (AWD system) stopped working turning it into a FWD vehicle. I really miss my WRX.
What year was your GLB? Was it used or bought new? And how many miles when you experienced these issues if you don’t mind me asking
I notice the idle noise outside is very high on mine , fan and some other noises but seem to be normal for this vehicle,my jeep is actually lot lot more quiet
I had a 2022 GLA and it was super quiet inside, even with panoramic sunroof and my transmission was perfect, you should take it to the service to get it checked if you have your warranty left
Greet video! I also dislike how low the music sound is. I also wish they would put the forward/previos button on the steering wheel instead of the mouse.
Great overview Nolan. The GLB looks great inside but your dislikes would rule it out for me....if I could afford it!
Thanks Andrew! Haha no kidding!
I agree with you 💯. I like the rims on it. I made a mistake and hit the thumb down, but I corrected it with a thumb up. Appreciate you Nolan.
Haha man well thank you! Thanks for stopping by Key!
Bmw is the same and now these vehicles are trying to add subscriptions 🤦🏽♀️. This is why I buy slightly used because you can get fully loaded that someone else already added lol!
5 Months of my glb I had the failure engine and transmission , 11 months after another engine failure then the panel boards and it just keep on going .
The road noise is from the run flat tires. Transmission shifting is fine. I have the car. I love it.
I thought Electric cars have No Transmission
I just got mine a few weeks ago and I love her!
Glad to hear it!
Hey Nolan. I am in agreement with you on all of these. I would pick this GLB over the GLA. I also feel like this is a better CPO buy in about 18-24 months.
Thanks! Definitely agree on the CPO option too. Probably a significant price reduction
@@PrimeAutotainment How about Carmax :D?
What is cpo?
I second the DSG complaint
Is every GLB 4matic panoramic ?
Don’t understand why the Germans have to be so stingy with their feature and options list. Hope you are keeping warm and safe with all that winter weather!
I agree! So many options and so expensive once you add things that should be available at a lower price.
Thanks man, it’s been rough for a lot of people but we’ve been lucky at my house. Craziness down here. I appreciate it!
@@PrimeAutotainment Glad to hear that!
it's a trick to make it looks like their vehicles are more competitive by stripping it bare so they can price match what is being offered by the asians
Because they're greedy
The road noise you mentioned comes from your tyres specially Pirelli brands, but all in all , the negatives outweighed the bad ones, but good review though
The sunshade thing really sucks and I hope they also listen to you about the road noise. I know it's a great vehicle for the price but you showed some deficiencies and what a luxury second-to-last brother should be like.
I also actually don't like the blacked-out fog light areas when you pay more money. I think that really also sucks because the actual fog lights make it more luxurious looking on the 250
On the 2021 GLE the transmission was fixed with a software update.
Glad to hear it!
Excellento
Most of the luxury car manufacturers don’t seem to realize those sun visors are useless, they are not deep enough to shield your eyes from the sun. The sound system could be better, like the Bose or Bang & Oloffson(the AudiQ5has it), the mbtex seats I don’t mind. , I’ve had leather seats and they eventually wear out. The noise is not too bad, you don’t want the noise to be completely blocked out and the skylight is no big deal for me. I’ve had 4 luxury cars with skylights that I hardly used, it allowed not only the sun but the wind noise into the car and decided no more. Those lights are just too much for my liking and think they could be distracting. The ML500 was cheaper than the Glb250 today, I built mine and put the things I like such as the night package and I enjoy driving it. I think next time I’ll go for the Glc300.
Definitely appreciated the video!! I’m on the hunt for a new Mercedes, I enjoy both the GLC 300 and this model. I’ve heard terrible reviews on the GLB and now watching the video I’m still torn
What were the terrible reviews in reference to? I’ve had mine for 3 months
It depends on what type of car you want... if you want larger then definitely the GLC, if you want something smaller and more techy then GLB. Both perform well... of course the higher status the larger the engine.
@@LoveAlwaysJunedo you still enjoy yours? I just got mine a week ago!
In this age of so much customisation offered, the GLB has been launched last year/2020 in the UK without a choice of light colour interior available at all, & & neither is there a choice or option of running boards which I’ve had on my GLC which not only looks cool but I also find these handy for reaching out to clean the roof!😃
Does anyone know how to have more views on the rearview camera? For exemple, a top view? To help me park. Thank you
Near touchscreen pad next to the driver cup holder there’s a button on the left, it wasn’t obvious to me at first, I was just testing out all of the buttons!
Jerky transmissions are generally more of a performance thing than smooth numb (comfortable) gear changes. (Dreaming about the PDK the one time I drove a 911 GT3)
Laminated side glass would be a major security hazard if one should drive into a river, you would not be able to break the side window and will probably drown.
Thank you I was complaining to my wife that the Kia that we Have came with so many features that came with the vehicle for free like Lane assist
I love my 2020 GLB 250 and mine was $43k with just the stuff I wanted as an option. I agree with few stuff you pointed out but my biggest dislike is non wireless apple car play....that is the biggest BS ever.
Was this the 7 speed or the 8 speed?
8 speed ✌🏼
Mercedes needs to make the drivers’s assistance package standard. A $19k Nissan Versa even has it. Only 13% of local dealer new stock had it either. Maybe it’s the chip shortage, but come on Mercedes!
This has ALWAYS been the case with both Mercedes and BMW. They use those low beginning prices to attract buyers who get onto the lot and find there are no such vehicles in existence at the dealership at those prices. Let's also not forget the cost of maintaining German vehicles...the cost of service and maintenance is double any Asian market luxury brand. And, the cost of replacement parts? Outrageous! Not to mention the time it takes to receive them if they have to be ordered! Still...we buy them. I know I did. :-)
Lease the german vehicles, buy the Japanese.
There are many cars that do not have sliding sun visors
The wind noise is down to the tyres.
There are many cars that do.
Tires contribute to road noise, but that’s not the whole story. Regardless…all new vehicles are tested with their stock tire and this MB is louder objectively than many other less expensive non luxury models
I bought a 2021 GLB, had it for over a half a year now, and planning to do a 5 dislike video as well. Here's my dislikes: 1) Android Auto/Carplay takes up only 7" of the 10" display; 2) The backseat vents aren't warm during the winter unless front vents are all closed off; 3) Radio doesn't stay at the preset setting, defaults to FM every time; 4) Hard to access 3rd row, hard to fit rear-facing child seat in 2nd row; 5) fake exhaust tips. There are lots of things I do like about the car though.
Very nice, good to hear your thoughts as an owner. If you make a video post it here so I can watch 👍
don't you think that it consumes lot of fuel? I don’t see that it’s an economic car cuz I already have one
@@MyQ88Q Much better than the competition 3-row
Wow
I love my GLB...........in portugal.
Spot on.
However the large screens are standard here in Australia.
The other complaints are in my a class as well.
For the occasional is behaviour of the gear box, take the leg off the pedal and resume. I have seen it get better with next transmissions
Even in more expensive Mercedes they don’t come with a lot of standard features. So having to add on everything doesn’t really change much in the higher end Mercedes 🤷🏽♀️
Agree with you on the transmission. Irritable. And also the auto start function.
do you know that we as Swiss here in Switzerland have to pay 18K more than you as USA customers in the US to get GLB 250 AMG Line ( package) ?
So no matter how many dislike or complain , you still pay much more less than we do :) :)
For some reason benz suv's have inside wind nose.
Test drove a lot of cars today, including the GLB. I really liked it, except for the damn transmission! It doesn’t shift up or down when it should, keeping the rpms unnecessarily high a lot of the time. Really annoying. Sales guy played dumb about it, like, I didn’t know what I was talking about. Guess what? I do.
I know exactly what you're saying...it's a bummer for an otherwise nice vehicle!
@@PrimeAutotainment Thanks for your reply. Just curious, did you try out the paddle shifters when you had the GLB? If so, were you able to shift properly and on time? I didn’t try them on my first test drive, but I’m thinking of going back for a second.
The windshield glass of the GLB250 cracks easily with any small flying object that hits the glass on the road. I have a 2020 GLB250 and so far The windshield has cracked 5 times in less than 2 years. I believe the cause is attributed to a flaw in the upright design of the front windshield. No recall has been announced and MB has not admitted any wrong.
The best car
If majority of your driving in the city. The base model is great deal for ya
That visor thing is so common in Europe it kills me
The sunvisor ?? Come on man!
It’s absolutely ridiculous. It’s small, and petty. But this is not a small and petty price lol. No reason Mercedes should cheap out on that. Very annoying.
Your bolts are loose on the subframe. That’s what the clunks are
Loose on a brand new vehicle?
Other MB with the dual clutch have been jerky too…it’s the nature of it
I’m not buying these luxury vehicles until driver assist comes standard. Corollas have that feature cmon
2:49 lol
I’m late but even with amg packages, you still don’t get ventilated seats and the new seats with the leather LIKE seats, seriously? The new seats are ugly in all Mercedes GLC, GLE, GLB and GLA. And why would I want AMG on an GLE or GLS. I’m planning to travel with it, not get half way then run out of gas. Honestly, I wanted to love Mercedes so much, but after further review, I have to go back to BMW x5 OR AUDI q5 prestige
My exact feeling when I traded my Toyota in for a Mercedes - I did not experience the hype -
Did a TL;DR for y'all: "I wish this $40k Mercedes would be outfitted like an $80k Mercedes. Otherwise it's great."
One more dislike this is a Renault engine. Unlike the previous B class 1.6T by Mercedes
It is the cheaper version 🤷🏽♀️. I might get it because I’m cheap lol!
Worst of all is not having a spare wheel
Yea !!!! Smh
I test drove this today they said it’s got run flats
Really like the GLB. No spare is a dealbreaker for me.
Just got a fully loaded Hyundai Tucson Limited Hybrid for under $40 K. If there’s something else on the market that’s comparable within $5K, I haven’t seen it. I also have a 2020 BMW X3, and it’s very comparable, but a lot more.
Pretty cool!!
Excellent points no others mention. Won't be buying one.
Her CPU is a neural net processor, a learning computer
"There are not very many standard features on here. I mean, sure, there's still a lot of standard features."
You pay extra for A LOT
#teambenz
Too much hard plastic for this model when decent equipped at $52-56k. Its assembled in Mexico. Looks of the design is nice but that’s it. The hard plastic makes the interior echo.
Omg! It’s so jerky! I thought it was just mine… 😮
And thats why you get a Tesla Y.....
7 speed dsg sucks but 8 speed is great
11:11
If all the features you've mentioned would comes standard at the starting price of 38k. Who's gonna want to pay 30k for a Toyota Rav4?
I’m not expecting everything to be standard...but the pricing structure of some of it is excessive.
@@PrimeAutotainment I get it, it's a luxury brand, without those features, there's nothing luxury about it.
It's just a selling tactic, lure people in with the low price.
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Atenção, atenção, freguesia, só hoje: Super Promoção: Compre um GLB por 299 mil reais e leve de brinde o mesmo motor 1.3 da Captur, da Renault, de cerca de 130 mil reais, com pouquíssimas alterações. Uma pena, realmente uma pena. 🙄🙄🙄!!!
Car reviewers: "This car is too expensive, they should sell a cheaper model without all these features that not everyone wants." Also car reviewers: "This car doesn't come standard with all these features."
It’s all about what you get for the price. It’s expensive base and it’s expensive loaded. It’s just expensive. And the options are crummy with how you have to add certain things to get other options.
@@PrimeAutotainment For a 7 seat small SUV with great mpg and a luxury badge, I'm really impressed with the price, but that's my opinion. I'm a current C43 AMG owner and I think the GLB offers a lot more value than my car, but I still love my car.
@@michaeljorts5419 I feel this is the most interesting car Mercedes has made in years. A small 7 seat luxury SUV, to compete with cars like the new model Y 7-seater. Same price point too.
The dislikes outweight the likes imo especially considering how much you're paying for one ✌😊
The only True Mercedes-Benz is the S, E & C classes...this car is not on par with true Mercedes-Benz quality.
50k for this? Not worth it.
Road noise sounds like the Palisade
According to my decibel ratings it was louder than palisade
Dude ... how can you compare mercedes with Toyota lol .... you should be doing review of BASIC COROLLA 😆
Not comparing…just stating the fact that a base model Corolla gives you said features standard, when you have to pay thousands extra for them on the GLB. Did I mention that’s on a BASE model Corolla for half the price?
@@PrimeAutotainment I would still buy the Merc over the Corolla. There is a reason why the Corolla is half the price.
Why doesn’t this car have a place for coins????
There is only one who can change their business model, and that is the customers - don't buy them, so simpel.