Mercedes-Benz GLB Hybrid (X248) · 2nd generation GLB (hybrid)

X248

Seven seats and a motor inside the gearbox.

Production
2026–present
System output
up to 211 PS
Seats
5 or 7
Chassis
X248
Mercedes-Benz GLB Hybrid (X248) (X248)

The X248 gives the second-generation GLB a combustion engine without giving up the electric behaviour around which MMA was designed.

Its body is shared with the electric X244: 4,732 mm long, 1,861 mm wide and riding on a 2,889 mm wheelbase, with five seats as standard and an optional third row. The flat-roofed shape keeps the GLB’s defining practicality, including 540 litres behind the second row, while MB.OS, the optional MBUX Superscreen and over-the-air vehicle updates replace the electronics architecture of the X247. A light-flooded star grille distinguishes the hybrid from the electric car’s sealed, illuminated panel.

Every X248 combines the 1.5-litre M 252 turbo four with a 22 kW motor integrated into a new eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. A 1.3 kWh, 48-volt lithium-ion battery lets the GLB move electrically at light urban loads, coast with the engine disconnected at around 100 km/h and recuperate up to 25 kW in all eight gears. Five versions span 156 to 211 PS of system output, with front-wheel drive on the GLB 180, 200 and 220 and 4MATIC alternatives for the latter two.

X248 interior
The hybrid shares the electric GLB’s MB.OS cabin, optional three-display MBUX Superscreen and sliding second row.

Every model.

Five M 252 high-tech hybrids in three output levels, with front-wheel drive or 4MATIC.

ModelModel yearsChassisEngineTransmissionTotal
GLB 1802026–248252 —
GLB 2002026–248252 —
GLB 200 4MATIC2026–248252 —
GLB 2202026–248252 —
GLB 220 4MATIC2026–248252 —
X248 side profile
The X248 uses the same 4,732 mm body and 2,889 mm wheelbase as the electric X244.

Year by year.

The December 2025 reveal and March 2026 European order release of the hybrid second-generation GLB.

  1. 2025
    • 8 December: Mercedes-Benz presented the second-generation GLB and confirmed that high-tech hybrid versions would follow the electric launch cars on the same MMA body.
    • The new body grew to 4,732 mm with a 2,889 mm wheelbase, retained optional seating for seven and introduced MB.OS and the optional MBUX Superscreen.
  2. 2026
    • 19 March: European sales release for GLB 180, GLB 200, GLB 200 4MATIC, GLB 220 and GLB 220 4MATIC, with German pricing beginning at €50,396.50.
    • All versions paired the new 1,499 cc M 252 with an eight-speed electrified dual-clutch transmission containing a 22 kW, 200 N·m motor and a 1.3 kWh 48-volt battery.
    • System outputs were 115 kW/156 PS for GLB 180, 135 kW/184 PS for GLB 200 and 155 kW/211 PS for GLB 220; 4MATIC was offered on the latter two power levels.
    • The integrated motor enabled electric manoeuvring and low-load city driving, engine-off coasting around 100 km/h and recuperation of up to 25 kW in every gear.
X248 rear three-quarter view
An upright tail preserves room for an optional third row and a 540-litre boot in five-seat form.

One engine, three tunes.

The 1.5-litre M 252 produces 100, 120 or 140 kW before the integrated 22 kW motor contributes to system output.

M252

Inline-4 turbo, 48-volt hybrid
  • GLB 180 1.5 L · 1,499 cc

    136 PS

    100 kW · 134 hp at 5,500 rpm

    200 N·m

    148 lb·ft at 1,600 rpm

  • GLB 200 1.5 L · 1,499 cc

    163 PS

    120 kW · 161 hp at 5,500 rpm

    250 N·m

    184 lb·ft at 1,750 rpm

  • GLB 220 1.5 L · 1,499 cc

    190 PS

    140 kW · 188 hp at 5,500 rpm

    300 N·m

    221 lb·ft at 2,000 rpm

Original brochures.

Factory GLB sales literature from the X248 launch year, when available in the archive.

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