2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB vs 2021 Buick Encore
Overview | |
MSRP$23,200 | MSRP$38,050 |
Listings171 | Listings480 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
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2021 Buick Encore Reviews Summary | |
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB Reviews SummaryWith an approachable starting price and a flexible interior layout, the compact 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class makes its mark by offering an optional ($850) third row of seating, bringing its passenger capacity from five to seven. Add that to an already capable and attractive crossover SUV, and you’ve got a reason to join the Mercedes-Benz family with your family. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.4L 155 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 221 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower155 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower221 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City25 | MPG City23 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.4L 155 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 221 hp I4 |
Torque177 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | Torque258 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower155 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower221 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City25 | MPG City23 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space18.8 cu ft | Cargo Space12.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight3237 lbs | Curb Weight3638 lbs |
Height65.3 in | Height66.7 in |
Length168.4 in | Length182.4 in |
Width70.1 in | Width79.5 in |
Wheelbase100.6 in | Wheelbase111.4 in |
Maximum Payload1018 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $23,200 | $38,050 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.0 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | With an approachable starting price and a flexible interior layout, the compact 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class makes its mark by offering an optional ($850) third row of seating, bringing its passenger capacity from five to seven. Add that to an already capable and attractive crossover SUV, and you’ve got a reason to join the Mercedes-Benz family with your family. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.4L 155 hp I4 | 2.0L 221 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Horsepower | 155 hp @ 5600 rpm | 221 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 25 | 23 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.4L 155 hp I4 | 2.0L 221 hp I4 |
Torque | 177 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower | 155 hp @ 5600 rpm | 221 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | 23 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 18.8 cu ft | 12.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3237 lbs | 3638 lbs |
Height | 65.3 in | 66.7 in |
Length | 168.4 in | 182.4 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 79.5 in |
Wheelbase | 100.6 in | 111.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 1018 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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