2027 Mercedes-Benz GLB Manufaktur X247
By Lorenzo Bianchi December 8, 2025
The GLB X247 introduces a new electric architecture offering up to 631 km WLTP range.
Interior packaging improves across all three rows, supported by a larger wheelbase and panoramic roof.
MB.OS brings a major step in onboard computing, with the optional MBUX Superscreen and new virtual assistant.
Design and Proportions of the Vehicle
The 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLB X247 evolves into a more confident, upright electric SUV with subtle but noticeable changes in stance. The wheelbase grows by 60 mm, a difference felt most clearly in the cabin’s increased legroom and more open posture. Flush-mounted wheels, shorter overhangs and the muscular shoulder line give the GLB a firmer visual footprint. The illuminated Mercedes-Benz pattern on the grille — 94 animated chrome-look stars — marks a new signature detail for the model line.
Full LED lighting stretches across the front and rear, with the taillight light bar reinforcing width. The panoramic roof is now standard and increases vertical space; the optional SKY CONTROL glass adds a dynamic node with its switchable transparency and 158-star illumination visible at night.
Performance and Powertrain Overview
Two initial electric variants anchor the range: the GLB 250+ (200 kW) and the GLB 350 4MATIC (260 kW), both running an 85 kWh usable-capacity battery. Range tops out at 631 km WLTP for the 250+, placing it at the front of the segment in distance capability. The 800-volt architecture allows up to 260 km of range added in 10 minutes at 320 kW DC charge points.
A two-speed rear-axle transmission, rare in this class, supports both brisk acceleration and high-speed efficiency. The 4MATIC version introduces a new disconnect unit that decouples the front motor during low-load conditions, reducing drag losses by up to 90 percent. Thanks to a towing capacity of up to two tonnes on electric models, the GLB shifts its capability closer to mid-size SUVs.
Key Features and Interior Impression
Inside, the redesign is defined by clarity: fewer sculpted surfaces, more linear forms, and the optional MBUX Superscreen as the centerpiece. The three-panel display runs across the width of the dashboard, with 10.25-inch driver instrumentation and 14-inch central and passenger displays bundled under a single glass surface. Vent design, door panels, and the floating center console adopt more architectural shapes, formally cleaner but still tactile.
A longitudinally adjustable second row and improved foam contouring enhance comfort, while the third-row option supports occupants up to 1.71 m tall. The frunk expands to 127 liters—largest in the model family—and rear cargo volume reaches 1,715 liters with seatbacks folded. Climate control efficiency improves dramatically; Mercedes notes the cabin heats twice as fast as the previous GLB at –7°C, thanks to technology adapted from the VISION EQXX program.
Market Positioning and Segment Context
The GLB X247 enters a segment increasingly defined by multi-row EVs, yet few competitors balance a three-row layout, long-range capability, and a strong digital offering at this size. MB.OS positions the GLB as a long-lived platform, with regular OTA updates and AI-supported navigation and virtual assistance. Safety systems also expand, including MB.DRIVE with new lane change and advanced parking functions.
Mercedes plans additional variants, including a lower-priced electric entry model and a high-tech 48-volt hybrid lineup. For many markets, the GLB X247 becomes the most versatile “bridge” vehicle between compact EV practicality and large-SUV usability.