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I am new to this website- and I am thinking to buy GLB 250, 2023 model.
1. Can you please provide information on where to buy, in TX state for better deal? Is there any rebate, offer on this model with any dealer- if so pls suggest?
2. And, is the second row comfortable for 3 adults?
3. some bog comments say that, GLB 250 interior do not appear that rich like other variants of Benz, anf they just look ordinary? Plese commmnt
4. Any inputs on drive, engine noise/smoothness etc- and any other feedback about drive comfort, sfety etc- please help
I am new to this website- and I am thinking to buy GLB 250, 2023 model.
1. Can you please provide information on where to buy, in TX state for better deal? Is there any rebate, offer on this model with any dealer- if so pls suggest?
2. And, is the second row comfortable for 3 adults?
3. some bog comments say that, GLB 250 interior do not appear that rich like other variants of Benz, anf they just look ordinary? Plese commmnt
4. Any inputs on drive, engine noise/smoothness etc- and any other feedback about drive comfort, sfety etc- please help
Thanks in advance.
1. I do not live in TX, so I cannot help you there, however MRSP is what they go for these days. As a general rule do not price just one dealer, get prices from 3, even if it is across the state border, and then negotiate with a closest one.
2. GLB has plenty of height and knee room. 3 normal adults would fit just fine, 3 large adults might have shoulder issues. it is a compact crossover after all.
3. GLB interior is more modern, and looks much better than competitors of the same class IMO (although newly released BMW X1 looks very nice as well). You can always get upgraded leather package. You have to compare apples to apples. You cannot compare GLB to "E" or "S" class and expect same level of fit and finish. Best thing is to go to dealer and experience it yourself.
4. The car is very peppy, thanks to 8 speed double clutch transmission. Although it is a bit rough on low gear changes. You get lots of torque at very low RPM. Engines is not loud from inside the car, but you can still hear it, it is a 4 cylinder turbo after all. I do not feel turbo lag, like in other cars. From outside the engine is a bit noisy. I installed hood liner on mine. This generation engine does have some issues, specifically leaking cylinder head. There is warranty fix for it, and in Canada they doing recall for this issue. 2023 model might have this issue fixed, however I am not sure.
Since you live there, you know Texas is a big state (20% larger than France). Mercedes dealers are concentrated in the Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio areas. If you live in the Houston area, PM me and I’ll give you my opinion.
Thank you so much for a very detailed reply- this helps-couple of fundamental questions please, if u can answer:
1. Can you please "You get lots of torque at very low RPM", may be I am missing fundamentals- but in simple is it good that it has higher pickups etc. or pls correct me?
2. which generation engine you are referring to, w.r.t leaking cylinder head etc. I will ask about these issues in 2023, if they got fixed.
3. Other question- can I go ahead and buy FWD- is it still fine if I want to use this vehicle for tours etc...wher lots of curvy, hilly roads. I feel 4WD may be better- but, pls comment on the stability of this vehicle on such conditions if it is FWD (that's the only option right now, I have as inventory). Pls help answer
I live 4hrs away from Houston, please provide your opinion, as I can drive to houston to get the vehicle if it is a better option. I live towards north of Houston near Tyler. Please do reply.
Thank you so much for a very detailed reply- this helps-couple of fundamental questions please, if u can answer:
1. Can you please "You get lots of torque at very low RPM", may be I am missing fundamentals- but in simple is it good that it has higher pickups etc. or pls correct me?
2. which generation engine you are referring to, w.r.t leaking cylinder head etc. I will ask about these issues in 2023, if they got fixed.
3. Other question- can I go ahead and buy FWD- is it still fine if I want to use this vehicle for tours etc...wher lots of curvy, hilly roads. I feel 4WD may be better- but, pls comment on the stability of this vehicle on such conditions if it is FWD (that's the only option right now, I have as inventory). Pls help answer
Thanks again.
1. Torque is what gets you going from standing still or if you are trying to accelerate. That is what makes the car "feel" fast, as people typically feel acceleration vs. speed. GLB 250 spec is 258 lb·ft @ 1,800 – 4,000 rpm. Meaning you are getting that power at 1,800 RPM vs. 3,000 RPM, and do not need to floor your pedal to get that power. It's all about feeling fast, not necessary what top speed you can reach. It's all about individual preferences.
2. M260 is the engine I am referring to. MB has it in A and B class of cars. It's cousin M264 is in C class of MB cars.
3. I live in Northeast so for me having AWD is essential to deal with snow during the winter months. As far as curvy and hilly roads, I am sure FWD is totally fine. Although typically RWD are better for cornering.
I live 4hrs away from Houston, please provide your opinion, as I can drive to houston to get the vehicle if it is a better option. I live towards north of Houston near Tyler. Please do reply.
I thought there was a Mercedes dealer in Tyler.
There are many Mercedes Benz dealers in the Houston area:
Sewell MB
MB of Houston North
MB of Houston Greenway
Star Motor Cars
MB of Clear Lake
MB of Sugarland
MB of The Woodlands — the closest to you
I bought my 2021 GLB250 at Mercedes Benz of the Woodlands. At that time, all cars were becoming hard to find because of the chip shortage. They found the 7 passenger version with everything we needed and without too many unwanted options. They are associated with a dealership Louisiana. They do not use “hard sell” practices. I find them easy to work with and their service department is excellent. I now have all my MBs serviced there.
Thank you so much for a very detailed reply- this helps-couple of fundamental questions please, if u can answer:
1. Can you please "You get lots of torque at very low RPM", may be I am missing fundamentals- but in simple is it good that it has higher pickups etc. or pls correct me?
2. which generation engine you are referring to, w.r.t leaking cylinder head etc. I will ask about these issues in 2023, if they got fixed.
3. Other question- can I go ahead and buy FWD- is it still fine if I want to use this vehicle for tours etc...wher lots of curvy, hilly roads. I feel 4WD may be better- but, pls comment on the stability of this vehicle on such conditions if it is FWD (that's the only option right now, I have as inventory). Pls help answer
Thanks again.
2–The early versions of the M260 engine had a flaw in the cylinder heads that caused a loss of compression. My GLB showed no noticeable symptoms, but the check engine light came on. The dealer diagnosed and fixed it in a few days at no cost and very little inconvenience to me as they immediately gave me an identical loaner. The service manager says that the new heads have fixed the problem.
3–In my opinion, if you only send power to one axle, FWD is much better on slippery, icy, or snowy roads. You get some of that in Tyler, but not much. The front pulls and the back must follow. GLB has versions of traction and skid control to help, too. For braking, FWD, RWD, or AWD doesn’t matter much because of the multi channel ABS.
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3–In my opinion, if you only send power to one axle, FWD is much better on slippery, icy, or snowy roads. You get some of that in Tyler, but not much. The front pulls and the back must follow. GLB has versions of traction and skid control to help, too. For braking, FWD, RWD, or AWD doesn’t matter much because of the multi channel ABS.
With snow on the hilly roads FWD tends to free spin, while AWD does better in my option. However even FWD with winter tires would probably do better then AWD with all-season tires.
Here is the combined legroom for GLB that exceeds GLC, X3, and Q5 (78.7")... You need GLE, X5, Q7 size to exceed it. However width is narrower.
Try to contact different dealers to see if you can get some discounts. I got 6% off for GLB35 in 2021 July. I contacted the dealers who has in stock using cargurus like I did with my 2 previous cars....2023 has just in stock so it might depend on demand also.
With snow on the hilly roads FWD tends to free spin, while AWD does better in my option. However even FWD with winter tires would probably do better then AWD with all-season tires.
On slippery roads AWD is always best. I put FWD ahead of RWD, especially on icy uphill. SE Texas only gets a few days of ice and snow each year, but plenty of days with standing water on the roads. On days where the rainfall is so heavy that it can’t run off, our FWD GLB250 is much better than our RWD GLK350 was.
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