What is the displacement of the Mercedes-Benz GLB?
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Mercedes-Benz GLB is equipped with a 1.3-liter displacement engine. This engine is a 1.3T turbocharged engine, model M282, jointly developed by the Renault-Nissan Alliance and Mercedes-Benz. It has a maximum power of 120kW and a maximum torque of 250Nm. The transmission system is matched with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. The Mercedes-Benz GLB is positioned as a compact SUV with a seven-seat layout, making it the first compact SUV from Mercedes-Benz to feature a seven-seat design. The front suspension of the Mercedes-Benz GLB uses a MacPherson independent suspension, and the rear suspension uses a multi-link independent suspension.
I drive a Mercedes-Benz GLB200 with a 1.3-liter turbocharged engine producing a maximum of 163 horsepower. When choosing the car, I specifically compared different versions: the entry-level GLB180 also has a 1.3T engine but with less horsepower, while the top-of-the-line GLB35 AMG comes with a 2.0T engine delivering 306 horsepower, which is super thrilling. For daily commuting, the 1.3T is more than sufficient, offering quick starts and good fuel efficiency, averaging around 8L per 100km in the city. Once, when fully loaded with the family for a camping trip, switching to sport mode provided ample power even on uphill mountain roads. If you frequently drive on highways or seek better handling, I’d recommend the 2.0T version, especially the AMG-tuned exhaust note, which is incredibly exhilarating.
As an engineer, I truly admire the engine strategy of the Mercedes-Benz GLB. The main model is equipped with the M282 series 1.3T four-cylinder engine, which integrates multiple cutting-edge technologies: dual variable valve timing, direct fuel injection, and intelligent cylinder deactivation. This ensures both high torque at low RPM and an impressive fuel consumption of 6.8L/100km. The high-end M260 2.0T engine utilizes twin-scroll turbocharging, delivering 381 horsepower while maintaining the smoothness of the 8-speed automatic transmission. This 1.3T engine has been used by Mercedes in multiple models, with a lower-than-expected failure rate, and has shown no overheating issues even after three hours of continuous driving.
When buying a 7-seater SUV, my biggest concern was underpowered performance, but test-driving the GLB200 dispelled those worries. The 1.3T displacement initially sounds small, but it's actually sufficient in real-world driving: quick power response for city commuting makes school runs effortless; highway overtaking becomes punchy above 3,000 rpm. Compared to the GLB35's 2.0T (1 second faster acceleration but 20% higher fuel consumption), the 1.3T version offers better value for family use. I recommend prioritizing the 1.3T model - practical space with affordable maintenance (about 800 RMB for minor service).
