Used 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB

It’s a relatively quiet year for the GLB, which slots above the GLA and below the GLC in the Mercedes-Benz lineup of sport-utility vehicles. The GLB 250 is powered by a turbocharged and transverse-mounted 2.0-liter 4-cylinder with 221 horsepower, while the Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 powers through traffic with a 302-hp version of the 2.0-liter inline-4.

Mild changes: All 2022 GLB 250 models equipped with the Premium Package now get Sirius XM Radio and a 115-volt power outlet. The Premium Package on the Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 does not include the power outlet.

In other news, a USB-C Cable has been made standard on the GLB 35, and Rose Gold paint has become available. You also can order the GLB 250 with the AMG Night Package Plus, which includes black exterior badging and black louvers on the AMG grille.

While the boxy GLB is a compact luxury SUV, all models are available with an optional 3rd-row seat. While this bumps the seating capacity to seven, the 3rd row is best suited for small kids. That stated, it certainly is handy to have the extra seating when you need it.

Standard equipment on the 2022 Mercedes GLB 250 includes 18-inch alloy wheels, the spoken “Hey, Mercedes” vehicle interface, a 7-inch digital instrument cluster, Apple Carplay/Android Auto, dual-zone climate control, LED headlights, a power tailgate, and a thorough safety suite.

The Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 ups the ante with the AMG-enhanced 302-hp engine and AWD system, plus a pair of 10.25-inch wide-screen displays and an AMG steering wheel with touch controls.

Options on the GLB 250 are numerous. They include several packages and the 3rd-row seat, plus a panoramic sunroof, adaptive suspension damping, a head-up display, a Burmester audio system, and even a lighted Mercedes star in the grille.

As for the GLB 35, it’s available with a host of items that include the 3rd-row seats, the AMG Night Package, AMG Ride Control sport suspension, and a leather-covered steering wheel with AMG controls. You can also get the AMG Track Pace app, allowing driving enthusiasts to record, analyze and evaluate vehicle data acquired at track-day events.

What do we like best about the turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-4 engine in the GLB 250? It’s not the 221 horsepower, which is more than adequate. Rather, it’s the stout 258-lb-ft of torque that arrives at 1,800 and lasts until 4,000 rpm. It gives the GLB a powerful and peppy feel, aided by a responsive 8-speed automatic transmission.

The turbo 2.0-liter in the Mercedes-AMG is even stronger. It sends 302 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque to all four wheels via an AMG-enhanced dual-clutch 8-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters.

The EPA fuel economy figures below are for the 2021 GLB, but we don’t expect the mpg to change for 2022.

2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 (GLB 250/250 4Matic)
221 horsepower @ 5,500 rpm
258 lb-ft of torque @ 1,800-4,000 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy (estimated): 23/31 mpg (FWD); 23/30 mpg (AWD)

2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 (GLB 35)
302 horsepower @ 5,800 rpm
295 lb-ft of torque @ 3,000-4,000 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy (estimated): 21/26 mpg