Mercedes-Benz India has discontinued its most affordable seven-seater SUV, the GLB. The model has been removed from the brand's website, while its electric counterpart, the EQB, remains available for purchase. The GLB was introduced in India as a fully imported vehicle, with its last listed price being ₹63.8 lakh (ex-showroom), serving as a link between the entry-level GLA and the midsize GLC.

Mercedes-Benz GLB Discontinued

The Mercedes-Benz GLB arrived with boxy proportions mimicking the larger GLS but could not replicate the same success as its older sibling. While Mercedes has not officially announced the reason to discontinue the model, it’s likely that weak sales were a key contributor. While the GLB was a seven-seater, its third row was hardly usable, leaving it for kids at best. This gave the GLB less practicality than intended. Instead, you were better off buying the GLA if you wanted the tri-star brand in your garage, or the GLC if you’re looking for a rather sensible all-rounder.

Mercedes-Benz GLB Specifications

Prior to its discontinuation, the Mercedes-Benz GLB was offered in three variants - 200 Progressive, 220d 4MATIC, and 220d AMG Line 4MATIC. Engine options included the 1.3-litre turbo petrol paired with a 7-speed DCT and a 2.0-litre diesel engine paired with an 8-speed automatic.

Globally, the GLB was updated in 2023 with a nip and tuck revision that was yet to make its way to India. The SUV did not have any direct rivals but the model competed against models like the Volvo XC60, Range Rover Evoque, Land Rover Discovery Sport, and the like. The GLB could return to India at a later date in the updated avatar.

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