What is the actual fuel consumption of the GLB?
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The actual fuel consumption of the GLB is 6.3L-7.0L. More details about the GLB are as follows: 1. The Mercedes-Benz GLB is equipped with a 1.3T turbocharged engine, which has a maximum power of 120kw and a maximum torque of 250 Nm. 2. In an unloaded state, the power of this car is sufficient for use, but in a fully loaded state, the power performance is somewhat strained, after all, this is a seven-seater SUV. The engine adopts cylinder deactivation technology and also features a triangular cross-section cylinder head design. During actual testing, the engine's maximum torque platform is between 1620-4000 rpm, and the engine's torque performance is notably strong at low to medium speeds.
I've been driving a Mercedes-Benz GLB200 for over a year, mainly for city commuting with occasional highway trips. In city traffic jams, the displayed fuel consumption can exceed 10L/100km, especially during morning rush hours when it reaches a staggering 12L. Highway driving is quite fuel-efficient though - maintaining cruise control at around 100km/h gives about 7.5L. My current combined fuel consumption stays around 9L. This car's fuel efficiency really depends on driving technique - my wife's consumption is over 1L higher than mine. Also, fuel consumption noticeably increases when fully loaded. Last family trip with luggage and five passengers saw highway consumption rise to 8.3L. Interestingly, using the heater in winter seems more fuel-intensive than AC in summer, with the first ten minutes after cold starts being the most fuel-hungry. Overall, GLB's fuel consumption is average among luxury brands - not as exaggerated as rumors suggest, but certainly not fuel-efficient either.
As someone who frequently tests vehicles, I've driven various powertrain versions of the GLB. The 1.3T 200 version averages around 9L/100km in city driving, and 6.8-7.5L/100km on highways; surprisingly, the lower-powered 180 version has similar fuel consumption. The 2.0T 220 version shows significant power improvement but indeed consumes more fuel, often exceeding 10L/100km in urban areas. Key factors affecting fuel economy are transmission tuning and vehicle weight – the 9AT transmission only engages its highest gear above 70km/h. Auto start-stop saves about 0.8L in city driving, but frequent activation impacts driving experience. Cold starts use 30% more fuel than normal operation, making short trips particularly inefficient. Actual tests show 95-octane gasoline provides 5% more range than 92-octane.
