# Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class specs and mpg by year - **Latest year:** 2026 - **MPG (combined):** 23-28 - **Drive:** AWD, FWD - **Years covered:** 2020-2026 ## Quick answer The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class is a small SUV rated at 23-28 mpg combined. Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid. ## Every 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class version | Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | GLB250 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | FWD | Automatic | 25/33 | 28 mpg | $2,950 | 311 g/mi | | GLB250 4matic | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | AWD | Automatic | 24/33 | 27 mpg | $3,050 | 324 g/mi | | AMG GLB35 4matic | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | AWD | Automatic | 21/27 | 23 mpg | $3,550 | 387 g/mi | Each row is a version the EPA tested. Fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year (55% city) at national average prices; CO2 is tailpipe emissions. ## Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class specs by year | Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 23-28 | | 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 23-28 | | 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 23-28 | | 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 23-27 | | 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 22-27 | | 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | 4WD, FWD | 23-26 | | 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | 4WD, FWD | 26 | EPA combined ratings. MPGe is the EPA efficiency measure for electric cars. Ranges cover every engine and drivetrain EPA tested for that year. ## How has the GLB-Class changed over the years? - **2024:** added 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid; dropped 2.0L 4-cyl turbo. - **2023:** combined mpg went from 22-27 to 23-27. - **2022:** AWD became available; 4WD was dropped; combined mpg went from 23-26 to 22-27. - **2021:** combined mpg went from 26 to 23-26. ## What does it cost to run a GLB-Class? The EPA puts the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class's fuel cost at **$2,950-$3,550 a year**, against about $2,212 for other current small SUVs: roughly 47% more. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is about $16,250 in fuel. ## GLB-Class vs rivals | Model | Powertrains | Fuel economy | Fuel cost / year | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Toyota RAV4](/vehicles/toyota-rav4) | Hybrid | 38-43 mpg | $1,550-$1,750 | | [Kia Sportage](/vehicles/kia-sportage) | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 24-42 mpg | $1,600-$2,800 | | [Toyota Corolla Cross](/vehicles/toyota-corolla-cross) | Gas, Hybrid | 30-42 mpg | $1,600-$2,250 | | [Ford Escape](/vehicles/ford-escape) | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 26-40 mpg | $1,700-$2,600 | | [Honda CR-V](/vehicles/honda-cr-v) | Gas, Hybrid, Hydrogen | 29-40 mpg | $1,700-$2,300 | | [Lexus NX](/vehicles/lexus-nx) | Gas, Hybrid | 24-40 mpg | $2,050-$3,400 | | [Hyundai Tucson](/vehicles/hyundai-tucson) | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 26-38 mpg | $1,750-$2,600 | | [Mazda CX-50](/vehicles/mazda-cx-50) | Gas, Hybrid | 25-38 mpg | $1,750-$2,700 | Other current small SUVs from other makes, most efficient first. ## Frequently asked questions ### What mpg does the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class get? The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class is EPA-rated at 23-28 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load. ### What engine does the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class have? The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class comes with: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid. It uses automatic transmission and is offered with AWD and FWD. ### Is there a hybrid Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class? Yes. The Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class has been offered as a hybrid in some model years; the table above shows which. ### Which Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class year gets the best gas mileage? In the EPA data, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class has the highest combined rating, up to 28 mpg. Ratings for the same model can change between years when engines or test procedures change. ### How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class for a year? About $2,950-$3,550 a year, using the EPA's assumptions of 15,000 miles (55% city, 45% highway) at national average fuel prices. Your cost depends on your local prices, mileage and driving style. ### What is the city and highway mpg of the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class? The most efficient 2026 version, the GLB250, is rated 25 mpg city and 33 mpg highway (28 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one. ### How much CO2 does the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class emit? EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 311-387 grams per mile depending on version. Lower is better; the cleanest gas cars sit under 250 g/mi and electric cars have none at the tailpipe. ### Does the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class come with all-wheel drive? Yes. The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class is offered with AWD and FWD. All- or four-wheel drive usually costs 1-3 mpg compared with the two-wheel-drive version of the same engine, as the versions table shows. ### Is the Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class cheap to run compared with other small SUVs? No, dearer than average: its EPA annual fuel cost of $2,950-$3,550 compares with about $2,212 for other current small SUV models. 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