The all-new Mercedes-Benz GLB, available as a 5-or 7-seater, is 2.4 inches longer than its predecessor at 114.1 inches in length giving second row passengers up to 2.7 inches of additional legroom. At launch, there will be the all-electric 268 horsepower GLB 250+ with EQ Technology offers 391 miles of electric range and the 349 horsepower GLB 350 4MATIC features a 107 horsepower drive unit on the front axle, and both models featuring a lithium-ion battery with an 85-kWh usable capacity. The new 800-volt electric architecture enables the new GLB to charge up to 161 miles of range in just ten minutes. The new GLB will also be available with a 1.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and a hybrid powertrain with 48-volt technology and an electric motor integrated into the transmission. The second row seat backrests can be folded in 40/20/40 configuration as standard and a sliding adjustable second row seat is available as an option for the five-seat models and is included with the optional third row seating. With this feature, the second row can move 5.5 inches, and the backrests can recline in several stages. The new GLB can accommodate up to four child seats in the second and third rows. The new GLB is equipped with a number of standard driver assistance systems including eight cameras, five radar sensors, 12 ultrasonic sensors and a water-cooled supercomputer with sufficient power reserves for future functions and regular over-the-air updates.
