2024 Mercedes-Benz GLB update lands in Australia with new looks, features and... a new price to battle Audi Q3, BMW X3, Genesis GV70, Lexus NX, Volvo XC60 and more

Mercedes-Benz’s GLB could be the most underrated SUV from the brand with its seven-seater practicality at a good price, but now the entry fee has gone up as the standard features list has expanded.

All grades now come standard with AMG Line exterior styling, a panoramic sunroof, 19-inch AMG five-spoke alloy wheels, power adjustable and heated front seats and metallic paint.

This is in addition to a tweak to the GLB's styling which sees a new front bumper, tough-looking protection pieces, side decals to enhance the shoulder shape, plus new LED headlights and tail-lights.

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Pricing has increased, with the GLB200 SUV entry-grade now listing for $72,900 (up by $5900), then stepping up to the GLB250 4Matic SUV for $84,100 (up $3531) and for the range-topping Mercedes-AMG GLB35 4Matic the list price is now $102,900 (up $431).

The GLB35 4Matic is the high-performance member of the family with its 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder making an impressive 225kW. 

Standard equipment on the GLB35 4Matic includes sports seats, leather upholstery, AMG floor mats, rear privacy glass and black roof rails. There’s also a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a 10.25-inch central media display with sat nav, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as a Burmester sound system and three-zone climate control. 

Standard equipment on the GLB35 4Matic is a 10.25-inch central media display with sat nav.

All GLB grades now come standard with AMG Line exterior styling.

The entry-grade GLB200 also has a 2.0-litre engine but it’s the least powerful in the range with 120kW. Standard features on the GLB200 include synthetic leather upholstery, a 10.25-inch media display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless phone charging and dual-zone climate control. 

The GLB250 4Matic has a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine making 165kW and has the same standard features as the GLB200 plus also gains the AMG leather interior package,

Mercedes-Benz’s GLB sits below the GLC in the brand's line-up, even if at 4638mm end-to-end, it's less than 80mm shorter. Despite its smaller size the GLB is a practical (boxy?) alternative to the GLC and even accommodates three rows of seating for seven people.