New GLB 350 & 250 First Drive! The Small Mercedes SUV Finally Done RIGHT?!

The GLB drive is sponsored by OBDeleven! Go to the link below and use code "RBR" for an extra 5% on top of their sale which ends April 30th! 👉 https://go.obdeleven.com/RBR-MB -- Welcome back to RBR — today, we’re driving one of #MercedesBenz’s most important new cars yet: the all-new #GLB Electric, in both 350 4matic and 250+ guise! For years, compact premium cars have always felt a little under designed in small ways. A little less technology, less comfort, less luxury — almost feeling like buyers looking at smaller cars were being encouraged to spend more and move up the range. Mercedes was often just as guilty of this as anyone, and their first-generation EQ products arguably made matters worse, combining compromised platforms with styling that never truly reflected “The Best or Nothing.” But we didn’t accept that, and we killed EQ with the sheer power of protest. Now things have changed, and this new generation of Mercedes compact cars feels like a complete rethink. The CLA just won car of the year, something Mercedes hasn’t won in decades, and it’s reflective of them not holding back with their compact cars now. And this all-new GLB may well be the clearest example of that yet. Built on the advanced MMA platform, the new GLB offers both cutting-edge electric and hybrid powertrains, with EV models utilising flagship-grade 800V architecture, large 85kWh battery capacity, advanced rear-mounted permanent magnet motors, silicon carbide inverter technology, and even a two-speed gearbox — technology that places this compact family SUV far closer to the likes of the GLC and Porsche’s EV offerings than you might ever expect. Then there’s the interior: on par in terms of technology with the new GLE and S Class thanks to the MB.OS and screen layout. Then practicality, with genuine 5 or 7-seat versatility, improved third-row space, a large frunk, bigger dimensions — again second only to a third row GLE. This feels less like an entry-level compromise and more like Mercedes finally delivering a compact SUV without deliberate limitations. And perhaps most surprising of all, on the road it genuinely appears to drive like a proper Mercedes-Benz! In this full first drive review, we’ll cover: * Full technical breakdown of the new MMA platform * GLB 250+ and GLB 350 4MATIC EV powertrains * New M252 hybrid drivetrain technology * Design, practicality and 7-seat usability * Interior technology and luxury * Driving impressions GLB 350 4Matic * Driving impressions GLB 250+ * Suspension, comfort and refinement * Performance comparisons * Pricing and value * Whether this is now the best compact Mercedes SUV ever built The compact class may finally be growing up. And if Mercedes truly hasn’t held back here, the GLB could represent one of the biggest shifts we’ve seen in this segment for years! Enjoy! :) Shop RBR merchandise: https://www.removebeforerace.com Follow us: Raz – https://www.instagram.com/rokenrJamie – https://www.instagram.com/shotbyjamiebRBR – https://www.instagram.com/removebeforerace CREDITS: Love my special effects? Production Crate is my go-to for all video VFX:https://productioncrate.grsm.io/rbr Driving Disclaimer:All driving shots filmed by professionals on closed roads or in safe, controlled environments. Please drive responsibly!