Talk:Mercedes-Benz GLB

Article/image proposal

I would like to proposed a edit on the GLB Article. It a bit more different proposing a single image so please look at the draft I did. [1] to see what I mean. With this edit proposal, rather then replacing the existing good image, the existing infobox image is being used to illustrate the other trim is distinctive to the AMG Line one, as well as the addition of the Edition One trim on the page. Thoughts? --Vauxford (talk) 16:17, 27 July 2020 (UTC)

I guess it probably be more easier posting my proposal on here and where they should be placed in the article. --Vauxford (talk) 00:12, 31 July 2020 (UTC)

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  Infobox image (AMG Line)
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  AMG Line Rear image (left hand side)
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  Former infobox image now used to illustrate the non AMG Line example (left hand side)
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  Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class Edition 1 example (right hand side)

• Support - Whilst there's barely any different between both images - The article is primarily about the non-AMG one so the non-AMG one should be in the infobox with the AMG one being in the AMG section. Common sense really. –Davey2010^Talk 00:35, 31 July 2020 (UTC)

Davey2010 Please note there is massive difference between a AMG Line example and a AMG one. Mercedes-AMG example is already illstrated on the article and is very distinctive to both the Style and AMG Line. The design is much more aggressive and most importantly the engine it uses. The whole point of AMG Line and non AMG Line is you have a choice of different exterior. Different fog light design, a single bar grille instead of two bars. On the rear end, the AMG Line has much larger exhausts. The purpose of the AMG Line is that customers can have a sporty AMG-esque Mercedes without paying the price of a actual AMG one. Be sure to look at my sandbox draft as well. --Vauxford (talk) 13:04, 31 July 2020 (UTC)

Sorry never got your ping - Ah thanks for that, Agreed there are subtle differences, Thanks, –Davey2010^Talk 01:14, 1 August 2020 (UTC)

What applies to sedans and coupes shouldn't apply to SUVs

We have a user out here that claims, because the GLB-Class is a compact "luxury" SUV, that it should be classified as D-segment in the same league as a GLC-Class, which is a competitor with the Audi Q5 and BMW X3. The GLB is absolutely not competing in that class; it's even in a class below the Acura RDX, Infiniti QX50, Lexus NX, Jaguar E-Pace, and Volvo XC60. I wouldn't quite see it as D-segment. It starts at $39,800 here in the United States according to MBUSA. Then comes the GLC which starts at $47,100. It's clearly closer in price and chassis to the GLA than the GLC.

https://www.mbusa.com/en/vehicles/class/gla/suv

https://www.mbusa.com/en/vehicles/build/glb/suv

https://www.mbusa.com/en/vehicles/build/glc/suv

BTW... That whole "C"-segment, "D"-segment dilemma only applies to cars, not trucks or crossovers/SUVs. You can try using those letters, but they'll never be proper; the official segment has always been the J-segment for SUVs, regardless of size. SUVs are comparable in size regardless of luxury. Therefore you can compare a Chevy Tahoe, GMC Yukon, Cadillac Escalade to a Mercedes GLS-Class REGARDLESS of the price or the luxury. But ideally, the GLB would still fit in C-segment by luxury standards.

It also makes no more sense to compare a GLE-Class with a Tahoe than it does to compare it with a Blazer or Traverse. 24.205.76.134 (talk) 09:19, 18 September 2023 (UTC)

Do you think they would do this with sedans? https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a15098950/best-large-suv-mercedes-benz-gls450-2017-10best-trucks-and-suvs/ (substitute Tahoe with Impala or Commodore or Caprice, GLS with S-Class) Of course not. Because SUVs is an entirely different philosophy than sedans.