Because the A-Class is aimed at younger tech-savvy customers, Mercedes tried to win over its audience with technology. So it used the sedan as the platform to debut its new MBUX (Mercedes Benz User Experience) infotainment software. And since the GLB is a relative to the A-Class, it also comes with MBUX. Like the A-Class, the GLB gets standard dual 7-inch displays, one for the infotainment screen and another one for the fully digital gauge cluster, while twin 10.25-inch screens remain an option. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are baked into the system regardless of screen size, as is Mercedes’ new intelligent voice assistant.
All are easy to use thanks to a steering wheel that has two touchpads, one for each screen, and the latest version of Mercedes’ center console-mounted touchpad selector. Plenty of standard features make it to the GLB, including active braking, crosswind assist, a rearview camera, USB-C ports, and more.
Available features include optional LED headlights and foglights, driver assistance features like automatic cruise control and park assist, and an Off-Road Engineering Package that brings downhill descent control and hill-start assistance into the picture. A panoramic sunroof and adaptive suspension similar to the A-Class’ will likely also be on the order sheet.
