You'd choose the GLB 35 because you needed seven seats in an uber-fast family SUV. And if you did, you'd probably feel pretty smug because there's nothing else quite like it on the market. Of course, if you don't need three seating rows, there are lots of other options. But there's a lot to be said for cabin flexibility.
So the GLB 35 has a unique selling point over its A 35 hot hatch donor car. Which is more than can be said for the Stuttgart brand's other relatively compact fast SUV at this price point, the GLA 35. This GLB is of course heavier, higher and longer than both an A 35 and a GLA 35 - but you get a lot in return for those downsides. As a second performance-driven conveyance for an exceptionally well heeled family, this top GLB is very desirable indeed.

KEYLESS-GO Spanner communicates with the vehicle within two metres of the door

10.25" Digital instrument cluster display screen

Heated glass rear windscreen + timer control

DYNAMIC SELECT with a choice of driving modes (Comfort, Sport, Sport +, Slippery and Individual)

Active bonnet pedestrain safety measure which detects an impact and raises bonnet by 65mm

Two outer rear seat isofix and top tether child seat fixing points

Driver and front passenger head and sidebags

Thatcham category 1 alarm system with immobiliser and interior protection

Remote central locking and crash sensor with emergency opening function

Interior lighting - 64 colour Ambient lighting

20" AMG 5 twin spoke light alloy wheels painted in matt black with high sheen rim flange

Galvanished gear shift paddles on steering wheel

AMG suspension with adaptive damping system

Adaptive brake assist with hold function and hill start assist

Electronic stability programme with acceleration skid control

Electrically adjustable front memory seats including lumbar support

Third row of seats for two people on rear seat

Active brake assist includes forward collision warning system with autonomous braking

Anti-lock braking system (ABS) with brake assist

AMG sports pedals with brushed stainless steel surfaces and black rubber studs

Privacy glass with dark tinting on rear side windows and rear window

Childproof locks manually operated for rear doors and electrically operated for rear power windows

Air conditioning - Two zone thermotronic luxury automatic climate control with display

Multibeam LED headlamps and tail lamp with adaptive high beam assist

Smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android auto

Mercedes me connect including emergency call system, accident recovery, breakdown management and maintenance

Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07

NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09

Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage

Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years

Man Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years

Mercedes-Benz GLB AMG

GLB 35 4Matic Premium Plus 5dr 8G-Tronic