Registered new in Europe in 2020
The largest markets were Germany (9,624), the United Kingdom (3,573), France (2,906).
- Average mass
- 1,677 kg
- Average CO₂
- 160 g/km (WLTP)
- Average power
- 126 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Diesel 65% · Petrol 35%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Engines
The most common engines in 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class cars on Dutch roads are the 1.3 petrol (120 kW, 161 hp), 2.0 petrol (165 kW, 221 hp) and 2.0 petrol (225 kW, 302 hp), out of 4 versions with at least 20 cars.
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3 petrol | 120 kW 161 hp | 533 |
| 2.0 petrol | 165 kW 221 hp | 153 |
| 2.0 petrol | 225 kW 302 hp | 41 |
| 2.0 diesel | 110 kW 148 hp | 39 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
Other years
New registrations in Europe by year (European Environment Agency) · a year gets its own page when at least three European sources cover it
In the Netherlands
795 first registered in 2020 are on Dutch roads; 52% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €60,725.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde213
- Band onvoldoende profiel109
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld93
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm78
- Mechanische delen van het remsysteem vertonen slijtage29
- Band beschadigd28
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht16
- Gordel beschadigd11
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
2,499 cars built in 2020 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 419 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 2,588 of these cars first registered in 2020 took their annual MOT test. 89% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2020 the figure was 88%.
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In Finland
120 of these cars first registered in 2020 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 110,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 2 variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class SUV 4WD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class SUV FWD | — | 0.0 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Standard
- Lane departure warning
- No
- Best overall rating
- —
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Recalls in Canada
15 Transport Canada recalls for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class.
| 2026364 24 Jul 2026 | Structure Issue: On certain vehicles, moisture could enter the driver-side door lock microswitch and cause it to corrode. As a result, the microswitch may fail to autom… |
| 2023199 31 Mar 2023 | Label Issue: On certain vehicles, the vehicle type printed on the compliance label is incorrect. The vehicle type should be "MPV/VTUM" instead of "PC/VT". Canadian … |
| 2022263 20 May 2022 | Other Issue: On certain vehicles equipped with the emergency calling (eCall) system, the SIM card for the communications module could disable itself. If this happen… |
| 2022177 12 Apr 2022 | Visual System Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the central display. Canadian regulations require the re… |
| 2021772 17 Dec 2021 | Steering Issue: On certain vehicles, the front subframe could corrode over time. If this happens, suspension or steering parts could eventually detach from it. This co… |
| 2021755 13 Dec 2021 | Fuel System Issue: On certain vehicles, small particles could damage the seals between the fuel rail and fuel injectors. If this happens, there could be a fuel leak in th… |
| 2021415 5 Jul 2021 | Lights And Instruments Issue: On certain vehicles, a label on the headlamp assembly may contain incorrect information for a service technician. As a result, the headlamps may not ge… |
| 2021358 8 Jun 2021 | Structure Issue: On certain vehicles, the front wheel wells may not be properly sealed. As a result, water can enter the vehicle and cause damage to the electronics. If… |
| 2021291 14 May 2021 | Visual System Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the central display. Canadian regulations require the re… |
| 2021208 7 Apr 2021 | Structure Issue: On certain vehicles, the side spoilers at the tailgate may not be properly attached. As a result, the side spoilers could detach from the vehicle while… |
| 2021205 7 Apr 2021 | Structure Issue: On certain vehicles, the front wheel arch covers may not be mounted correctly. As a result, the arch covers could become loose and detach while driving… |
| 2021064 12 Feb 2021 | Electrical Issue: On certain vehicles equipped with the emergency calling (eCall) system, the communications module may temporarily lose power during a crash. If this ha… |
| 2020507 23 Oct 2020 | Lights And Instruments Issue: Certain vehicles may not display the correct warning indicator when there is a problem with the brake system. As a result, the brake system malfunction… |
| 2020432 14 Sept 2020 | Seats And Restraints Issue: On certain vehicles, the adjustable second-row seats may not be properly attached on one side. As a result, the seats could move in a crash. Safet… |
| 2020382 17 Aug 2020 | Structure Issue: On certain vehicles, the rear spoiler might not be properly attached. This could cause the spoiler to detach from the vehicle. Safety Risk: A spo… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada