It has become customary for Mercedes-Benz in recent
years to offer Edition 1 versions for every new model and the GLB compact SUV
makes no exception. Available to order right from the sales start but only for the first
year of production, the GLB Edition 1 brings a series of aesthetic and
equipment upgrades. Those do come at a cost, however: € 9,044 (US$ 10,110) above the starting price of the GLB, which is priced from € 37,747 in
Germany.
That means the cheapest Edition 1 model costs a
whopping € 46,791 (US$ 52,310) in Merc’s home market. And we’re talking the
entry-level GLB 200 model with an 163 PS 1.3-liter turbocharged
four-cylinder gasoline engine and front-wheel drive.
So what exactly does Mercedes-Benz offer for the
€ 9,044 premium? Based on the Progressive trim level, the Edition 1 brings a
unique look inside and out. Exterior tweask include 20-inch alloy wheels with
orange accents, high-gloss black grille with matte chrome inserts, high-gloss
black mirror caps and roof rails, as well as matte chrome accents including the
front skid plate, door sill inserts, window surrounds, and rear bumper trim.
Tinted rear windows, all-LED lights, and Edition
badge on the front fenders (a no-cost option) are also included. The GLB
Edition 1 can only be had in Polar White, Digital White, Late Night Black,
Iridium Silver, Cosmos Black, and Mountain Grey exterior colors.
Arguably more spectacular is the cabin that’s
somewhat reminiscing of the Concept GLB, at least when it comes to the color
combination. The Bahia Brown leather interior features Coral Red topstitching
and brown open-pore walnut trim imprinted with Coral Red pattern.
Standard features include front heated sports seats,
multifunction sports steering wheel in Nappa leather, brushed stainless steel
pedals, Artico synthetic leather with Coral Red stitching on the door panels
and front center armrest, illuminated “Mercedes-Benz” lettering on the door
sills, 64-color ambient lighting, Edition badging, and more.
In Europe, the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB Edition 1 can
be had with any of the two gasoline engines and three diesel engines available
in the lineup, some of which offer standard 4Matic AWD.
