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Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class

Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class. By the official figures, the 2026 uses 8.7 L/100km, about $2,817 a year in New Zealand.

Fuel use
8.7 L/100km
2026 official
A year's petrol
$2,817
at today's prices in New Zealand
On a full tank
597 km
52 L tank
Seats
5

What a GLB-Class costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, New Zealand first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$25.61 per 100 km$2,817
Australia$2.42/L petrol$21.03 per 100 km$2,335
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£24.45 per 100 miles£1,711
United States$4.35/gal petrol$16.12 per 100 miles$2,176

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

X247, 2019–2027

Specs for the GLB 200. Other versions differ; the figures at the top are the most efficient version's.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Medium SUV
Generation
X247
Built
2019-2027
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,634 mm
Width
1,834 mm
Height
1,658 mm
Wheelbase
2,829 mm
Kerb weight
1,540 kg

Engine

Engine
1.3 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
Engine size
1,332 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
120 kW
Torque
270 Nm
Gearbox
7-speed dual-clutch

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
6.8 L/100km
Fuel tank
52 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Safety

Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2019

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2026Hybrid8.7 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
2025Hybrid8.7 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
2024Hybrid8.7 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
2023Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2022Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2021Petrol9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2020Petrol9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—

Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class?

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class uses 8.7 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class cost to run a year in New Zealand?

About $2,817 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.94/L and a typical year's driving in New Zealand.

How far does a Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class go on a full tank?

About 597 km from its 52 L tank at its official fuel use.

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