2022 mercedes-benz glc-class vs 2022 mercedes-benz glb-class

Differences between the Mercedes-Benz GLB and the Mercedes-Benz GLC

Available in three trim levels: GLB 250, GLB 250 4MATIC®, and Mercedes-AMG GLB 35, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB offers two engine options. The GLB 250 is powered by a 2L Inline-4 turbocharged engine producing 221 hp and 258 lb.-ft. of torque alongside the 4MATIC® AWD option, while the Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 is powered by a 2L Inline-4 turbocharged engine producing 302 hp and 295 lb.-ft. of torque with standard performance 4MATIC® AWD.

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Differences between the Mercedes-Benz GLB and the Mercedes-Benz GLC
Invoice Price
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
Monthly Payment Estimate
The Car Connection's Take
TCC’s Bottom Line
TCC Dislikes
Fuel Economy
EPA Classification
Interior Dimensions
Second Shoulder Room (in)
Front Head Room (in)
Third Leg Room (in)
Front Shoulder Room (in)
Second Leg Room (in)
Passenger Capacity
Third Head Room (in)
Front Leg Room (in)
Third Shoulder Room (in)
Second Head Room (in)
Exterior Dimensions
Height, Overall (in)
Track Width, Rear (in)
Wheelbase (in)
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
Track Width, Front (in)
Liftover Height (in)
Length, Overall (in)
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Brake ABS System
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
Steering Type
Front Tire Size
Spare Tire Size
Front Tire Order Code
Spare Tire Order Code
Rear Tire Size
Rear Tire Order Code
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Rear Wheel Material
Rear Wheel Size (in)
Front Wheel Material
Spare Wheel Material
Front Wheel Size (in)
Engine Type
Fuel System
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Engine Order Code
Displacement
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
Transmission
Trans Order Code
Trans Description Cont.
Trans Description Cont. Again
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
First Gear Ratio (:1)
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
Reverse Ratio (:1)
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
Vehicle Name
Suspension Type - Front
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Suspension Type - Rear
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
Overall Side Crash Rating
Side Barrier Rating
Side Barrier Rating Driver
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
Rollover Rating
Is a GLB bigger than a GLC?
How does Mercedes GLB compare to gle?
Is Mercedes GLE or GLB bigger?
What is the Mercedes GLC comparable to?

On the other hand, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC is available in five trim levels: GLC 300, GLC 300 4MATIC®, Mercedes-AMG GLC 43, Mercedes-AMG GLC 63, and Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S. The engine options in these trim levels include:

Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 – 2L Inline-4 Turbo engine producing 255 hp and 273 lb.-ft. of torque with available 4MATIC® AWD
Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 – 3L Biturbo V6 engine producing 385 hp and 384 lb.-ft. of torque with standard performance 4MATIC® AWD
Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 – 4L Biturbo V8 engine producing 469 hp and 479 lb.-ft. of torque with standard 4MATIC®+ AWD
Mercedes-AMG 63 S – 4L Biturbo V8 engine producing 503 hp and 516 lb.-ft. of torque with standard 4MATIC®+ AWD

Drop in at Mercedes-Benz of Gilbert in Gilbert, AZ, and schedule a test drive of the model of your choice. Feel free to reach out to the dealership for further assistance and information.

2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB Class

#10 in Luxury Mid-Size SUVs

2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class

#6 in Luxury Mid-Size SUVs

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AMG GLB 35 4MATIC SUV

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
GLB AMG GLB 35 4MATIC SUV	20	27	$47,203	$49,950
GLB GLB 250 4MATIC SUV	22	30	$38,367	$40,600
GLB GLB 250 SUV	24	32	$36,477	$38,600

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AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
GLC AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe	16	24	$62,843	$66,500
GLC AMG GLC 43 4MATIC SUV	18	25	$56,606	$59,900
GLC GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe	21	27	$49,613	$52,500
GLC GLC 300 4MATIC SUV	21	28	$43,328	$45,850
GLC GLC 300 SUV	22	27	$41,438	$43,850

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$47,203

$62,843

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$49,950

$66,500

Monthly Payment Estimate

$833 / month

$1108 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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7.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class cloaks family-crossover goodness in a throwback station-wagon shape.

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class runs the gamut from AMG track star to urbane oasis.

TCC Likes

Chunky body
Screen-forward cockpit
Right-sized

Great looks
Comfortable ride and interior
Unbridled AMG performance

TCC Dislikes

Priced at a premium
Tight third-row seat
Some features force you to buy other features

Compromised rearward view in Coupes
Small rear doors in Coupes
V-8 takes a break this year

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

16 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Station Wagons

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.9

55.8

Front Head Room (in)

40.7

38.9

Third Leg Room (in)

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

57.3

Second Leg Room (in)

38.1

37.2

Passenger Capacity

Third Head Room (in)

Front Leg Room (in)

41.4

40.8

Third Shoulder Room (in)

Second Head Room (in)

39.3

38.3

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

65.4

62.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.8

65.2

Wheelbase (in)

111.4

113.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.8

Track Width, Front (in)

63.7

64.5

Liftover Height (in)

29.1

29.4

Length, Overall (in)

183.1

187

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.2

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.5

17.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P235/50HR19

P255/45VR20

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

R66

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/50HR19

P285/40VR20

Rear Tire Order Code

R66

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3869

4233

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

20 X 9.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

20 X 8.5

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

295 @ 3000

384 @ 2500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

302 @ 5800

385 @ 5500

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

STDTN

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont. Again

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.64

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.35

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.69

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.25

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.21

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.80

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.24

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mercedes-Benz GLB

Mercedes-Benz GLC

Body Style

4MATIC

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.0

9.3

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3500

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB Class

2023 GLB-Class is available for order
Lease: From $519/month
Rebates: No cash rebates
Finance: No financing offers

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2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class

2023 GLC-Class available for order
Lease: From $589 per month
Rebates: No cash rebates
Finance: No financing offers

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Is a GLB bigger than a GLC?

GLC: Seating and Dimensions. These Mercedes-Benz SUVs measure similarly when it comes to the exterior. The GLB measures 182.4 inches from end to end, while the new GLC comes in at 183.3 inches.

How does Mercedes GLB compare to gle?

The GLB has a lower starting price than the GLE. However, the GLE offers more standard features and a stronger base engine. The GLE offers a wider choice of trim levels and engine options compared to the GLB. Both of these models seat five as standard and offer an optional third row.

Is Mercedes GLE or GLB bigger?

The new GLE model is slightly larger through, offering up to 74.9 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats folded flat. The GLB models offers up to 62 cubic feet of maximum cargo space.

What is the Mercedes GLC comparable to?

The Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class competes often with the BMW X3 for luxury buyers. The Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class competes often with the BMW X3 for luxury buyers. The X3 is similarly comfortable with great powertrains, including an X3 M that gives the GLC AMG a run for its money.