Is The 2020 Mercedes GLB a Baby G-Wagon? We Test It Off-Road To Find Out!

[@dantomtishen6582]

Fantastic shirt! And review!

[@user-ye5ru4wl5z]

That's Tommy for you

[@ivanronin8209]

Are you related to him ? Obviously !

[@aldridkg]

We took the GLB out for a test drive this past weekend. We also drove the Hyundai Palisade. Personally, I found the Palisade too big for me. I like the room, but I don’t feel comfortable driving huge SUVs. We also have an elderly parent living with us. So the height of the vehicle has to be taken into account. I think the GLB checked off all the items on my list. First, the car does not feel like a big SUV. Second, it’s the right height- you don’t have to climb into the car. Third, I have a short reach (not tall person) and not having to lean forward to access the touch screen was a big plus. MB offers (standard) a kind of mouse pad right were your right and rests. So I can access everything without having to move from my driving position at all. MB also offers like a Siri OS for the car. So you can do a lot of things via voice commands. Fourth, the 3rd row seat option means you don’t have to get into a larger SUV in order to get extra seating. I felt comfortable driving it and I though the handling and shift transitions were very smooth. I think MB did a great job with this vehicle and we’ll be leasing the GLB within the next couple of weeks.

[@bighands69]

It still is a larger SUV but not in the largest class. More like a super middle sized SUV.

[@quicktoevil]

its a great size for sure

[@realdrdot]

This isn’t a baby g wagon, it’s a baby gls. Even the back looks exactly like the one on the gls.

[@johnny02128]

Agreed. Not sure why journalists are calling it that. Literally the rebirth of the GLK/mini-GLS.

[@josiaevans]

100%. Baby GLS

[@conduit242]

and it looks *nothing* like a G-wagen

[@jimmyz5897]

scion XB: I am baby G wagon

[@willisix2554]

Looks more like my GLK to me

[@kuhne]

Drove this today, lovely car, that’s just it though, it feels like a car, I arrived in an Audi sedan and when I got on this I felt no real difference, just a bit higher but nothing that noticeable, not compared to my X5 that I just sold. So if you are like me and hate trucks, SUV’s etc. But have the need to own one due to kids and stuff, this is perfect, it has more space than it has any right to have, 2 extra seats in the back for kids, all the nice bells and whistles like the self parking gimmick, turning on the car with the app to cool or warm before you enter, adjustable color lighting (kids love that stuff) but in the end it still feels and drives like a car, which I love. I was planning on going for the GLE but I just hate those types of cars. After watching this video I am happy to find out that it can get you out of an off road pinch, even though it obviously isn’t made for actual off roading, it’s always nice to have the option. Was going to wait an extra year to get the 7 seater Tesla Model y, as ugly as it is and as much as I hate it I figured I would go for electric but this car won me over, it’s just beautiful and practical. Kids loved it too, they love the interior screens and the adjustable lightning. The version I drove only has AC in one zone though, which is kind of weak but acceptable given the vehicle’s size.

[@rhull3939]

As a guy from Scranton, love the Dunder Mifflin sweatshirt.

[@johnfrantz5885]

Robert Hull eyyy me too

[@rhull3939]

@@johnfrantz5885 where at dude? I'm 7 minutes south in duryea.

[@johnfrantz5885]

@@rhull3939 Nice I'm in Clarks Summit

[@tasadem20]

Scranton whaaat? The electric city👊🏻

[@MichaelMiller-rg6or]

It actually has a really good AWD system, but that DCT is going to be the major limiting factor off road.

[@randys3010]

This is not an off road vehicle. A lot of things are going to be major limiting factors, not just the DCT.

[@RT-VIEW_FROM_A_PILLION]

Thanks for the great review of the practical off road abilities of the GLB. Personally, I think most owners will never tax the car the way you did, but it certainly showed capability. Your review was informative and well structured without the superfluous nonsense that some reviewers insist on.

[@altavilla22mikeable]

Custom ordered one nearly 5 months ago in the upcharge Galaxy Blue (even before pricing was available) and we just picked it up last week. We already love it, and there is a huge learning curve from all the different features, luckily my 2019 AMG C43 helped get us used to most of them. Can’t wait for some snow!

[@ralphonour]

after seeing all the tests you made, I clicked the subscribe button without any hesitation. you're professional.

[@janedib1876]

Just bought one for my 23 years old daughter She loved it beautiful car

[@baldheadlogic]

Great Review. I am impressed by this vehicle and I sooo wanted to trash it. Would certainly pick this over the GLA or GLC at this point. Glad to see that it can actually do some light off roading with a decent tire set.

[@ln5747]

GLC is a more premium vehicle.

[@buzzpedrotti5401]

It would be helpful for you to take an ordinary 2wd sedan, perhaps a Golf, or 2wd pickup up your low- challenge, off-road trail to compare and get a referance with these AWD street cars.

[@RyanRKJ]

Baja Bob (the Beetle) would work well for what you are asking for. Several videos they have done show very quickly, that on low traction surfaces, you're not doing much climbing with front wheel drive.

[@benc4181]

Sedan will get a lot of front and under body scrapes.

[@hoffmantnt]

Tommy's all by himself and doing a great job! I would have liked to see both rear wheels slipping in the controlled slip test. You kept saying it was a FWD biased system but I wonder if that is entirely right.

[@tihanaisgriddymaster]

4matic is 60/40 front to back by default so he is correct

[@Lebowski5000]

I LOVE THE HOODIE. Also, good off-road review!

[@samsos7210]

Even though I was not considering this car, but it matches everything in my list of the car specs that I would like to buy. Even the cockpit is more moderate and beautiful than the Glc.

[@s.centralkeystone558]

Very entertaining and informative review. Great job Tommy!

[@keomo]

Love this format of video review! Keep it up guys! Gotta say, the GLB is looking pretty good ;)

[@lawrencecrawford4148]

thanks i literally have the GLB and was not aware of all the features - thanks so much

[@ronnbot]

Sounds like my wife's R320 diesel. Also 7 seater but more compact, like a baby GLS. Impressive 4WD despite being FWD based. She'd love this.

[@sgregorybird]

I like these, but they look like a small GLS. The only thing about it that G-Wagon is the box shape. To me it's now Mercedes Renegade.

[@senorgato70]

Greg Bird Audi SUVs are the least attractive in the premium segment. The new Q3 is hideous.

[@sgregorybird]

@@senorgato70 I kinda like some Audi SUVs. But I'm curious why you mention them when I didn't?

[@senorgato70]

Greg Bird ha. Because I replied to the wrong comment like a dumbass. Lol. Sorry about that. Not sure I agree with your comment about the Renegade though

[@sgregorybird]

senorgato70 LOL. No problem. And by being a Mercedes renegade I just mean they took classic and current Mercedes styling cues and grafted them onto a small box vehicle a la Jeep Renegade.

[@senorgato70]

Greg Bird yes you are right on that point. I actually do like the Renegade because of its boxier styling. I wish Jeep would give it a serious engine and off-road package.

[@nicholassmith7048]

The BMW direct injection 2L turbo sounds just like a diesel as well.

[@southstalk]

Love the slip test, its always good to know how fast you can pull your self off, when needed :)

[@randys3010]

Hey, this is a family-oriented channel.

[@southstalk]

@@randys3010 And? I agreed with his comment and said I love the slip test......Hold on....I see, its your perception.

[@RichardVac]

The back also reminds me of the old ML class, not surprised on the off road capability, love the interior lights

[@simonInternational]

Once again, thanks for the amazing review, you guys are doing an awesome job!

[@christosf11]

I am impressed first time I am seeing SUV getting out so fast from 3 rollers and the true is I didn't expect it from a mercedes 4x4 system seems better even from Audi quattro system at least on this test for overall situation I don't know. Nice video thanks.

[@simonscoggins1154]

Yes right - 2 box, 4 wheels and the same badge

[@rodrig0pinto]

Please test the New 2020 Glc!

[@georgesabikhalil186]

Guys can you pls do an Off Road test for the Mercedes GLE and for the Mercedes GLS ?

[@craigbuckley995]

Or a ML 👍🏻

[@AhBeeDoi]

Pink and blue lights in Lounge mode. Perfect for us cheese lovers.

[@jose01111990]

DUNDER MIFFLIN INC. (The Office) still watch the show and love it! :D

[@NateBee]

I don’t think anyone is taking a GLB off-road. It might be nice in a cold weather climate where there’s snow on the ground a few months out of the year

[@Alex_564]

Would be interesting to see a head-to-head off road of this vs the GLC & DIsco Sport.

[@johanlabuschagne377]

I really would like a direct comparison between the GLB, X3, Q5 and Volvo XC60

[@colla555]

The exhaust on idle sounds like a two-stroke power generator or lawn mower.

[@jeeplivion]

That sound made me subconsciously smell summer

[@mugishadanyvassyli3354]

I’ll definitely buy this car

[@daveanderson5680]

MB has had great success with their 4matic system for @ 2 decades

[@ericpullen524]

The Family is seriously considering this as a replacement for our aging GL450. I am ready to ditch the V8 and enjoy better fuel efficiency with the 2.0T. No longer have big car seats but still have smaller kids, the 3 row option will work well for us.

[@bighands69]

2 litre might be more fuel efficient but it is simply not as nice to drive or as smooth as a V8. If buying a luxury vehicle at that price may as well be true luxury otherwise there are plenty of other 2 litre luxury vehicles that are cheaper and just as good.

[@ericpullen524]

@@bighands69 Actually ended up getting an Audi Q5. Still drive the GL450 though. Have actually thought about getting a mid 2000s G Wagon.

[@mahdavimail]

My GLC exhaust sounds almost the same like diesel engine and I like it . Sense of power. Remember turbo is kind of diesel with high pressure boost. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Deanriley]

Love the new GLB 250

[@bryan1480]

Can't wait to see you guys put a RAV4 TRD Off-Road through it's paces...

[@randys3010]

Seriously?

[@swanblake]

How does this exterior look anything like a G Wagon?

[@karenmarieh.j.3842]

Maybe it does when Mercedes drops it off at your front door and tells you that it is a baby G-Wagon.

[@dylanrobinson3832]

I agree, it doesn't share any resemblance at all

[@randys3010]

Right, and it is not an off road vehicle, except that MB has given you this car to test and you want to play nice so that MB will keep giving you cars to play with.

[@karenmarieh.j.3842]

@@randys3010 yep, that is what I feel and posted, is what happened to Tommy. It reminded me of the Hyundai palisade video they posted when it felt like they were pushing that it was a Land Rover

[@johnsullivan6709]

It's got a Mercedes badge.

[@whiteandnerdytuba]

Can’t name one video in a long time that didn’t get a thumbs down for the title before I even see the video

[@approx01]

Awe man when did you guys film this? I was just there the other day and got stuck :D

[@joegeorgia8989]

Is it just me or, does Tommy look like the character Gabe from the office?

[@awmustang]

I think it would have been interesting to see if there was a difference in the slip test between the offroad mode and the normal street mode. Maybe not for all of the different variations but maybe just the hardest one with 3 wheels on the rollers.

[@4x4.tests.on.rollers]

I think there is a difference. I tested GLC this way and it worked different in offroad mode.

[@kartFerrari]

Awesome review as usual. Keep it coming. Have you guys tested xc60 t8 vs xc60 t5/t6?

[@tommyolsen8224]

This car is great 😀 You can get this with 7 seat

[@joshuakurian5994]

It is great. In fact, we bought one.

[@erikgranqvist3680]

My old Mercedes GLK has the same function on the tailgate - when you jank the handle the electrics close the door for you. It is a 2013 facelift, so Mercedes has done that at least since then.

[@acehoward5917]

First time viewer, really enjoyed the review

[@Mooorino]

I would love to see the EQB go off-road. Would be the first one in the entire YT! 👍

[@vigneshiyer4736]

Love the sweatshirt and great review 👍

[@ThePatsev]

Very good review! Is GLB capable on snow considering the dual clutch?

[@S.Alonzo]

Thank you TFL, you know how to make my day, with a Tommy video. Tommy your a Rockstar. I love the entire video. You're all of that and two bags of chips. #LoveMeSomeTommy

[@prisr31]

I bought one for the wifey. And is really really coool. It sounds like. If it was diesel. I love it.

[@realidadaparte]

Same test to a GLC, please!

[@4x4.tests.on.rollers]

In a slip test it works very similar, although awd system is completely different.

[@realidadaparte]

4x4 tests on rollers - duszaniespokojna channel could you spot the differences? I’m currently evaluating the purchase of one. I do 50% highway, 30% paved roads and 20% mainly soft off-road

[@4x4.tests.on.rollers]

@@realidadaparte So far GLC had permanent all wheel drive system with center differential. GLB has on demand (rear axle powered via multiplate clutch-pack). On highway it will be entirely fwd.

[@realidadaparte]

4x4 tests on rollers - duszaniespokojna channel thanks a lot for your help!

[@shamsulalam1288]

I like the look and style and space but I would like to have this engine performance Engine 3.0L inline-6 turbo with EQ Boost or 2.0L line 4 turbo engine with at least 255 hp net. Thanks. Nice review

[@zeromar4179]

There is also the Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 4Matic. Should meet your expectations pretty well...

[@Deepthought-42]

I would like to see a similar off road comparison with a GLC

[@Idlehandzx2]

Such disrespect to the Gwagons

[@ericuh14]

Idlehandzx2 such disrespect to gls

[@peterdelamare]

It’s “Wagen” and Mercedes dropper the Wagen moniker years ago. It’s a G-Class now.

[@autokanal2492]

The Car Looks nice 👍🏽

[@ajahkwameboateng510]

I'll consider buying to send to my home in Ghana. It can go many places over there.

[@noskyimo319]

Why most car reviewers don't talk about Ambient lights. They usually talk about things most people don't care about.

[@ronsmith7880]

Looks alrite..seems capable..good job Tommy..thanks

[@dmitreyminimulin4972]

i found it is the best test! which i saw about glb. thnku

[@pauldunk1876]

Def Leppard Retro Active... good tunes!

[@lukazupie7220]

Dude, listen.. a couple of slow mo shots of car in the beginning would not hurt anyone.. so we can see how the car looks:) Enjoy your videos btw, good job.. whole team not just you.

[@lukazupie7220]

Slow motion is what I meant

[@munkydotorg]

You win the Dundie award for best car review on 1/15/2020 :)

[@Superfastjellyfish669]

I think it looks like a baby GLS and wish it had the engine from the glc 300

[@manah56]

I’d really like to know who started all of this “baby G wagon” nonsense. This thing looks nothing like a G wagon 🤷🏻‍♂️ It’s juat another overpriced crossover.

[@noname-rw9wy]

manah56 agreed

[@karenmarieh.j.3842]

Agreed ,,

[@josiaevans]

Looks like a baby GLS 100%

[@Chrissy_W]

Looks more like the retired GLK than a G-Wagon

[@tomkcw]

Brilliant! Awesome review!

[@09blackcobaltss]

Gotta say i was impressed how well this did for light offroading and trail riding. Too expensive for my blood but it does have a good look to it but nothing that looks as good as the Audi Crossovers.

[@senorgato70]

09blackcobaltss Audi SUVs are the least attractive in the premium segment, easily. The Q3 is absolutely hideous.

[@mycokakar9066]

Really good review . Thanks

[@housepianist]

Nice vid. Love this vehicle. I wonder if this will get the AMG treatment. What a performer that would be!

[@wallersby]

Hey Guys. I like your off road videos. Always fun. I was wondering if you have ever reviewed an original Mercedes ML vehicle. 1999 - 2005 W163. I hope you do. Would be fun to see what they are really capable of doing. I haven’t found a good review anywhere. You guys would make it fun and worthwhile. I have a 2003 ML 350. It’s never been off-road. I’m curious to know if it’s a semi-legit off-road vehicle. It’s definitely not overlander material, but what can it do? Thanks.

[@chinasux4348]

Good review- for off road would never purchase. Wrangler or 4Runner for less $$$.

[@BionicRusty]

Love this car. It sounds like my TwinPower diesel X1. And I love it. Good ‘ole dependable tractor sound 🚜 😁

[@rubenrodriguez1209]

Should compare the GLK350 and the GLB just out of curiosity.

[@marcofava]

Seems like a decent offroader all things considered, that being said I wish you guys could get a Fiat Panda Cross, that thing is a little beast, the Italian Jimny so to speak.

[@MountainValleyRealEstate]

Can you or anyone on here tell me where you can buy the rollers you use in your slip test? I can't find any sold in the US, only ones from Europe. I would love to see the previous gen SQ5 tested on a hill. Excellent review, love all the gritty details.

[@ericuh14]

I hate people call some cars as a baby of what car. It just make people feel better nothing else

[@huntmachine4505]

Suggestion...show us the roller slip test in “normal” drive mode. Mr. Normal Driver (99.999% of us) is not going to put it into “Off Road” mode when stuck nor even know it exists. After seeing the video it is good to know the system works well but it would be nice to see it in “Normal” mode.

[@afcgeo882]

Robert Hunt So you want to blame the car for your laziness and ignorance?

[@n2boston]

How does it compare to the 2019+ Audi Q3?

[@joshuakurian5994]

Or Q5

[@3204clivesinclair]

I think you mean it looks like a baby GLS.

[@PeterOla1122]

He looks and sounds so much like his Dad.

[@Jeff-Vader_head_of_catering]

Mercedes excels (went up the hill) where Subaru failed with their CVT transmission. Granted the Mercedes is a much higher quality, but still. The Subaru Outback WAS known for it's capability. 🤣

[@mikek5298]

I was hoping, since this was not a by-invitation-only manufacturer event, that I would not hear the word ‘architecture’. Oh well.

[@agm6095]

What's the ground clearance?

[@wwyk1993]

Pretty much all modern non-performance Mercedes sound like diesel tractors.

[@pc-broke8348]

Yeah because they almost run like diesels

[@Mr10mohammad10]

can some one explain to me how 'every Mercedes Benz SUV' looks like a g wagon this one looks like the GLC 'coupe' and the GLS had a baby

[@barryhollowell8922]

Why doesn't anyone ever talk about how the stereo sounds ??

[@sebastiantomczak8323]

13:04 that’s Merc traditional sound for diesel

[@xe2ac]

You may want to test the diesel version 220d . I just saw a couple of weeks ago, those brand new models parked in their manufacturing facilty

[@pm-kc8di]

Where is the car you tested made? Germany, Hungary or some other country?

[@hereigoagain5050]

Slip Test is Back!

[@riverhe4825]

dig that hoodie bro

[@ClydsdaleVI]

Is the 4matic / programming on this vehicle any different than all Mercedes ML and GL vehicles of the last 10 years?

[@4x4.tests.on.rollers]

Definitely. This one has entirely electronically controlled awd system. Those ones had mechanical center differentials.

[@kevincraftsbcs4488]

The fake exhaust is to hide the tractor like soot from a direct injection gas engine. The tractor like sound also is related to the 4 cylinder direct injection. In Europe the direct injection gas cars also need a particulate traps like diesels.

[@janibeg3247]

If i buy one for my wife, she will use it to go to the grocery store, post office, and out to eat.

[@thomassrensen9423]

No where near the G-wagon? I think it did very well so I think it came somewhat near, don’t you?

[@AhmedAddas]

good car but need some improvement in dash quality