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The launch of the 1.3T low-power Mercedes-Benz GLB may disappoint some consumers in terms of price. In addition to the original GLB 200s, Beijing Mercedes-Benz has added a new GLB 180model, which is equipped with a 1.3T low-power engine and costs 29.28,000 yuan to 302800 yuan, while the price of the current GLB 200model rises by 2,000 yuan to 4,000 yuan, according to media reports.

Beijing Mercedes-Benz GLB180 as an entry version to further reduce the price of cars, the overall shape is consistent with the current GLB 200 models, only in terms of configuration. The chrome trim on the door handle of the new car has been removed, and the front and rear LED lamp groups have also been changed to halogen light sources, as well as common configurations such as electric folding rearview mirrors and front seat heating.

On the interior side, the GLB 180 still has a dual 10.25-inch display and offers two layouts of 5 / 7 seats, corresponding to the sporty and stylish models. In terms of body size, its length, width and height are 4638/1834/1687mm (including luggage rack 1700mm) and wheelbase is 2829mm.

In terms of power, the GLB 180 is equipped with a low-power 1.3T four-cylinder engine with a maximum power of 100KW (136hp), a peak torque of 200N ·m, a transmission system matching a seven-speed double clutch gearbox, and a fuel consumption of 6.3L/100km under comprehensive operating conditions declared by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.

For reference, the previously listed GLB 200s are equipped with a high-power 1.3T four-cylinder engine with a maximum power of 163hp, a peak torque of 250Nm and a transmission system that matches a seven-speed double-clutch transmission. In addition, the GLB 2004MATIC model with four-wheel drive system will be launched in the follow-up to replace the previous special edition model.

In addition, the price of the GLB 200 model has also increased due to the launch of the GLB 180 model. Among them, the price of the GLB 200 motion model was increased by 4000 yuan to 318800 yuan, adding ambient lighting system, and the fashion model price was raised by 2000 yuan to 328800 yuan, which increased the heating of front seats.

Beijing Mercedes-Benz GLB is built on the basis of MFA2 horizontal module architecture and is produced on the same platform as A-class and new-generation GLA models, so the power system is also shared. All the main models use 1.3T low / high power engines. It means that this 1.3T powertrain will be fully popularized at the Mercedes-Benz compact level.

The starting price of Beijing Mercedes-Benz GLB180 is as high as 292800 yuan, which is basically in line with the terminal sales price of the high-end all-wheel drive version of Audi Q3 and BMW X1, while the GLB is less cost-effective. Maybe Mercedes-Benz brand influence is more valuable.

In terms of Mercedes-Benz sales data, 139000 new cars were sold in the Chinese market in the first quarter of this year, down 20.3% from the same period last year, outperforming BMW 116452 and Audi 113033, ranking first in luxury brand sales.

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