New Mercedes-Benz GLB and GLC satisfy the family and the fancy

Mercedes’s new GLB and GLC SUV/Crossover sit in the sweet spot of 4.7 meters in 
length and in the former offers a 7-seat option, while satisfying everyone with a 
propulsion choice of all-electric, hybrid petrol or diesel in the GLB, whilst silent 
electric progress awaits the owners of the GLC. 
These new C-segment crossovers scream their heritage from first glance, with more 
stars twinkling back at you than a stroll through Hollywood, a statement of pride on 
one side, but undoubtedly a gauntlet flung at the competition. 
Irish Motoring Journalists got to share the company of these new star-cars at their 
launch , the short south-city test drives an aperitif to a longer, more comprehensive 
liaison. No question, these are premium products that will appeal to families with the 
seat and space of the GLB, while the GLC is a more svelte choice, both cosseting you 
in the manner becoming of being a Mercedes-Benz. 
Mercedes-Benz GLB Dimensions and Capacity 

o Length: ~4,732 mm 
o Width: ~1,861 mm 
o Height: ~1,659–1,692 mm 
o Seating: 5 standard, optional 3rd row (7 total) 

Mercedes GLB  
First things first – The GLB is available in electric and hybrid electric versions, with 
an electric range up to 624km, coming in four all-electric and five hybrid electric 
variants priced from €59,355. 
With great family appeal, the longer, wider, and slightly lower roofline GLB, will 
appeal to those transporting our next generation. The adjustable second row allows 
for the owner to configure its seven-seat layout around passengers or luggage as 
required. Rear seat room is best suited to the smaller folk, adult comfort sourced in 
the front and second rows. Luggage capacity is 540/480 litres increasing to 1715/605 
litres with rear seats folded. Electric models come with an added 127-litre frunk at its 
front. 
Additional features include faster interior heating, extensive driver/parking 
assistance systems, battery protection, and bi-directional charging capability. 
 
The popularity of Crossovers is endorsed with the ease in which rear access to the 
vegan trim and upholstery is attained. This is particularly satisfying should parents 
wish to avail of any of the five ISOFIX seating points available reducing back exertion 
considerably. 
  
Models in the electric range are: 
 GLB 200 (with 58kWh battery and 425km WLTP range) 
 GLB 250 (with 71kWh battery and 521km range) 

 GLB 250+ (with 85kWh battery and longest-in-line 624km range) 
 GLB 350 4MATIC all-wheel drive (with 85kWh battery and 607km range) 
All with 10% - 80% charging time from 20 minutes. 
 
Hybrid models are: 
 GLB 180 (136bhp/200Nm) 
 GLB 200 (163bhp/250Nm) 
 GLB 200 4MATIC, GLB 220 (190bhp and 300Nm) 
 GLB 220 4MATIC. 
 
GLC  
Mercedes-Benz GLC Dimensions and Capacity: 
 Length: ~4,845 mm 
 Width: ~1,913 mm 
 Height: ~1,644 mm 
 Seating: 5 standard seats 
 Boot Space: ~ 520 to 645+ litres equivalent (wider cabin design, more side-to- 
side shoulder room) 
I must admit to liking the immediate look of the all-electric GLC, helped by its 
redesigned chromed grille, sleeker silhouette and more pronounced wheel arches.  
Once inside, you are greeted by a debut feature, the latest fourth generation MBUX 
infotainment system which comes with integrated Microsoft, Google AI, and 
Superscreen. A panoramic glass roof, memory seats, driver assistance with multiple 
cameras and sensors, as well as a ‘starry-sky’ night lighting effect add to your sense of 
being special. 
 
The GLC model choice is comprised of: 
 GLC 250 (with 85kWh battery and 638km range) 
 A 4-wheel drive GLC 300 4MATIC (with 606km range) 
 GLC 400 4MATIC (with larger 94kWh battery and 664km range). 
 
It is priced from €72,085 and with a range of up to 664km. 
All versions use an 800-volt system with 10% - 80% charging in 22 minutes and, 
according to Mercedes-Benz, the capacity to add over 300km range in around 10 
minutes. Energy consumption is rated at 14.9kWh per 100km. 
Some of the Competition 
The GLB competes against: 
 Range Rover Evoque 
 BMW X1 
 Audi Q3 
 Hyundai Santa Fe 
 Volvo XC40/EX40 
 Skoda Peaq 

 Peugeot 5008 
The Mercedes-Benz GLC competes against: 
 Volvo XC60 
 BMW iX3 
 Audi Q5 
 Lexus NX

MERCEDES-BENZ GLB & GLC  

Style, luxury and prestige remain at the heart of Mercedes-Benz, qualities clearly reflected 
in the latest models to arrive on the Irish market: the spacious, family-orientated GLB, which 
comes in electric and hybrid electric versions, and the all-electric GLC SUV, classified by 
Mercedes-Benz as the first to embody new design language that will feature in future 
models. 
Welcoming their introduction, Patrick Howlett, National Sales Manager, Mercedes-Benz 
Ireland commented: “The arrival of the new GLB and GLC BEV marks a defining moment for 
Mercedes-Benz in the Irish market. Both models bring together the latest technology, safety 
and design thinking, while offering customers a choice, with the GLB available in both all- 
electric and petrol-hybrid versions, and the current GLC also remaining available alongside 
the new all-electric model.” 
GLB  
With its added space – longer, wider, and slightly lower roofline – the GLB offers families 
added versatility thanks to an adjustable second row, allowing owners to configure its seven-seat 
layout around passengers or luggage as required. 
Luggage capacity is 540/480 litres, increasing to 1715/605 litres with rear seats folded, 
supplemented by a 127-litre frunk on electric models. 
Additional features include faster interior heating, extensive driver/parking assistance 
systems, battery protection, and bi-directional charging capability. 
Interior space is improved with better seating comfort, vegan trim and upholstery, and 
easier rear access. Safety systems include five ISOFIX rear mounting points with third-row 
compatibility. Exterior elements include an illuminated front star.  
Available in electric and hybrid electric versions, with an electric range up to 624km, it 
comes in four all-electric and five hybrid electric variants priced from €59,355. 
Models in the electric range are: GLB 200 (with 58kWh battery and 425km WLTP range); GLB 
250 (with 71kWh battery and 521km range); GLB 250+ (with 85kWh battery and longest-in- 
line 624km range); GLB 350 4MATIC all-wheel drive (with 85kWh battery and 607km range), 
all with 10% - 80% charging time from 20 minutes. 
Hybrid models are: GLB 180 (136bhp/200Nm), GLB 200 (163bhp/250Nm), GLB 200 4MATIC, 
GLB 220 (190bhp and 300Nm), and GLB 220 4MATIC. 
GLC  
A top-selling Mercedes-Benz model globally, the all-electric GLC – with its redesigned 
chromed grille, sleeker silhouette and more pronounced wheel arches – sits alongside 
diesel, petrol and plug-in hybrid models currently available here. 
Inside, a debut feature is the latest fourth generation MBUX infotainment system which 
comes with integrated Microsoft, Google AI, and Superscreen. Other equipment includes a 

Mercedes-Benz Anniversary Year “140 Years of Innovation” 

Since Carl Benz filed the patent for the first automobile 140 years ago and Gottlieb Daimler built his motorised 
carriage shortly afterwards, Mercedes-Benz has dedicated itself to constantly innovate and to create the world’s most 
desirable cars for customers. This ambition has driven every innovation – from the world's first automobile in 1886 to 
today's intelligent and safe electric vehicles, like the all- new GLC and the award-winning all-new CLA. With the new S- 
Class, the company continues the biggest product launch programme in its history. With its passion for performance 
and pioneering power, excellence and an unwavering commitment to customer service, the brand has consistently 
shaped the future of mobility. The result goes well beyond engineering achievement – it creates the unmistakable 
feeling that leads through everything Mercedes-Benz does: Welcome home. 
panoramic glass roof, memory seats, driver assistance with multiple cameras and sensors, as 
well as a ‘starry-sky’ night lighting effect. 
Priced from €72,085 and with a range of up to 664km, the GLC model choice comprises: GLC 
250 (with 85kWh battery and 638km range); a 4-wheel drive GLC 300 4MATIC (with 606km 
range), and GLC 400 4MATIC (with larger 94kWh battery and 664km range). 
All versions use an 800-volt system with 10% - 80% charging in 22 minutes and, according to 
Mercedes-Benz, the capacity to add over 300km range in around 10 minutes. Energy 
consumption is rated at 14.9kWh per 100km.