2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class is sold in the U.S. with gasoline power. The EPA lists 2 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 26 to 26 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050 to $3,050 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline |
| Combined economy | 26-26 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 26 / 26 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $3,050-$3,050 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 338-344 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 5-5 / 10 |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2020 GLB-Class costs about $3,050 to $3,050 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $3,050. Over five years that is about $15,250 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, this GLB-Class configuration spends about $3,750 more on fuel over five years.
For context, the average combined economy of small sport utility vehicle 2wd in this dataset is about 26 MPG. The GLB-Class sits roughly 0 MPG above that mark at its midpoint, making it more efficient than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLB250 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 26 MPG | $3,050 |
| GLB250 4matic | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 26 MPG | $3,050 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2020 GLB-Class records tailpipe CO₂ of 338-344 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 5-5 out of 10. The EPA classifies it as small sport utility vehicle 2wd.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.