The 2023 Mercedes GLB + EQB Interior is Odd and Impressive at the same time

[@whiteandnerdytuba]

I’ll never forget the first time I sat in a Mercedes. Was amazed how there was so much cheap black plastic everywhere

[@brandyssafelock-ey3xh]

Watched your 2 hrs live over the weekend, Matt. I have been a fan for probably 7 years now. We watch you because of you and your opinions. None of us wanna see the channel deline and fail. So do what's necessary, even if it's the typical click bait title and Pic to get attention. Gotta follow the trend, and that's the way it's going. But you are the reason I watch, and I'm assuming most people. It's your humble and down to Earth approach and personality that keeps us coming back. Your Friday news is great, and I always look forward to it. Do what you do and have faith, brother! I'll say a prayer for ya. FYI, I watch on my personal and work phone just so you can get more views. We support you!!

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thank you for the kind comment, I really appreciate all the support now and over the years! It means a lot! I'm gonna keep trying my hardest.

[@craig4326]

@@MattMaranMotoringMatt, do mainly sports cars and trucks in the 30k-60k price range. Do all trims, all transmissions. Hit those cars HARD! And I think you will do fine. And I agree with the comments above Lots of sports cars and trucks 30-60k. Give me lots of stellantis. Example- review a camaro LT1 auto, review a camaro LT1 manual. Review a scat pack 1320. Review a ram rebel. Maybe talk more about gas vs EV’s. Focus on the Detroit 3 and tesla. Oh by the way review aftermarket cars too! Review a mustang 5.0 with an e85 tube, review a camaro with full bolt ons, review a challenger with anything done to it. Ya know what I mean? These are my suggestions anyways, I love this channel either way 👍. Good luck man, love ya be well. Your reviews of these cars would EASILY be my favorite on KZbin btw.

[@craig4326]

By the way, this is coming from somebody who has watched for years lol. But it’s just a suggestion I might not know what I’m talking about maybe this is just what I want to see

[@ytviewer1636]

@@MattMaranMotoringwhen you say the seat felt all and slim, how did it compare to the ID4 and Ioniq5?

[@aceofspades6667]

seems like a pretty sleek interior and well integrated with the dash. I'm not a fan of the huge ipad screen tacked on to the front area so seeing a smaller integrated screen is nice.

[@ytviewer1636]

Hi! How small/slim are the seats compared to the ID4 and Ioniq5?

[@Elaba_]

Lovely couple.

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

500 dollars is half a grand. That's classic luxury car product planning.

[@lyndahammel9502]

Thanks for another review.

[@TheHasaan]

Great review as always with you both. Really hope you can review the new 2023 C300

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks! I keep requesting one, we’ll see if they ever get one in my region’s fleet.

[@im_an_alvani]

Without sounding too curmudgeony I have to say that Mercedes risks diluting their brand (to a degree) by offering affordable alternatives that aren't really competitive on materials quality or features compared to their other offerings. We have a W204 in the family and it feels really well built and optioned, even though it was a "cheaper" model in their lineup at the time. As always great analysis of the interior!

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Good point, it really comes down to how they're optioned as far as how luxurious they'll be, but I have seen that GLB owner satisfaction is pretty low with a large percentage of buyers saying they wouldn't buy one again. So I think your point about these new entry-level models being a bit disappointing certainly rings true for a lot of buyers.

[@AdamJakowenko]

Thanks for posting this one, it really sheds light on how Mercedes really goes cheap with down-market materials and missing features in their lower level vehicles. No heated seats and no wireless CarPlay/AA for $56k?? Craziness! This seems targeted right at the sucker who just wants that Merc badge and doesn't understand value for money at all. Reminds me of the GLA in that way.

[@wocaomade]

Was surprised that you didn’t realize the Mercedes badge itself is worth $30k 😅

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks Adam, glad you liked it!

[@simpleyummy797]

False leather seats as well unfortunately

[@daflipbizkit]

Mercedes interiors are still top notch compared to others but even Genesis is up there with it in terms of plushness. Now, the nickel and diming is the reason why my wife and I after our BMWs are not really considering them in the future just because other competitors as you said it, is “Standard.” Its crazy how you want something but bmw and merc want you to have some sort of package in order to have it and of course if you want the specials stuff it’s gotta be higher tier.

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

European EVs unless they are really expensive are not about speed. They are just about providing an EV that people are now forced into.

[@CMCNestT]

Not every EV has to be a Tesla clone. There are potential EV buyers that don't like Tesla aesthetics. Vents are the star of the Blazer EV interior. Different strokes for different folks.

[@qdood]

Hey Matt n Beth

[@Slimothy]

*This would be an instabuy if it had wireless Apple Car Play. But I have heard so many horror stories of those GLB engines not making it past 20k miles. So maybe not an instabuy at all.*

[@simpleyummy797]

Gas version is more appealing Mercedes has better EVs than this one

[@TheBigb1973]

That things ugly af lol...if rich ppl only knew better

[@wocaomade]

Lol why would you care about other people’s purchase decision, when the look is purely a subjective thing? You can love or hate it, but “pitying” rich people only makes you look salty……